Upon first glance, Ridgewell was neither striking nor imposing. Slightly taller than average and rather thin, Ridgewell is dark of hair and eye, with a tendency to take on a bit of color inherited from his mother, who hailed from southern Italy. He dresses modestly, but always presents himself well. He is polite, friendly, and mild mannered.

He has published three novels recently:

• Spring in Palestine - A novel depicting the hardships of the Great War through the lens of an individual British soldier, along with a romantic relationship kindled by the soldier and a local woman.
  
• A Disappearance in Damascus - A novelization of events leading up to the the Great Syrian Revolt, and the tale of a group of Druze rebels and their fight for independence against the French
  
• A Vision in Glass - A thrilling tale of murder, romance, and political intrigue in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire