Acknowledgements

There are many people who have helped me with this book to whom I owe thanks.

Geoffrey Palmer for encouraging me to write it. My literary agent, Gordon Wise, for his persistence, patience and belief in me and the book. My editor, Gillian Stern who inspired, cajoled and encouraged me with unaccountable optimism. Jacquetta Pease for her patient work through several drafts. Bill and Jean Henderson, Paddy and Alice Lappin, Drew Cameron, Bruce Duncan, Susanna Rook and Juliet Clough for their Indian stories. Duncan Gilmour of James Finlay Ltd for his cooperation. Clare Paterson and James Finlay and Co Ltd at Glasgow University of Glasgow Archive Services for their permissions.

My publishers Julian Calder and Clare Harington for their attention to detail, their stylish, artistic eye. Ali Muirden and Lorelei King for their professionalism, enthusiasm and confidence. Sasha Behar for her cogent questions.

And then my family: Julian and Jamie Glover for their constructive criticism, encouragement, support and belief. And, of course, my parents whose company I miss always, and my sister Fiona, whose memories, while her own, coincide with mine and whose friendship has sustained me all my life.

Some names in this book have been changed.