Taking another author’s creation and transforming the protagonist into one of the most celebrated characters is an exceptional coup. When he realized that he was paying so much to the government, Frazer decided to relocate to the Isle of Man where he could pay less tax. The first book in the series proved to be a success story and by selling the film rights, Frazer McDonald became a full time writer. This time around, Frazer decided to convert Flashman into a hero. In the year 1966, Frazer was inspired to convert a fictional bully and coward, Flashman who was originally created by one of the most celebrated author’s Thomas Hughes. It did not take long before, they eventually returned to Scotland, where Frazer began working for the Glasgow Herald newspaper as a journalist. The two travelled to Canada, after they secured work with one of the local newspapers. While working for the Carlisle Journal, George Frazer married, Kathleen Hetherington, another journalist. Through his father’s connections, he was able to land a job as a trainee reporter for the Carlisle Journal. After he was discharged from the army, Frazer went back to England. While working with Gordon Highlanders, Frazer served with the Highlanders in North Africa and the Middle East after the end of World War II. After successfully completing his Officer Cadet Training course, he was awarded a commission into Gordon Highlanders. In the year 1943, Frazer was enlisted with the Border Regiment. This in turn meant that he was not able to follow his father’s career path. Due to his sheer laziness, Frazer performed poorly academically. George Frazer attended Carlisle Grammar School and later on Glasgow Academy.
Frazer’s father passed his passion for reading to Fraser. Fraser’s father was a medical practitioner while his mother served as a nurse. George McDonald Fraser was born on 2 April 1925 in Carlisle to parents of Scottish heritage.
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