From the bottom of my heart I thank the following people, without whom this book would never have happened.
Victoria Miller was at my side again, guiding, calming, and prodding me at all the right times.
Silvia Crompton’s attention to detail and morale boosting were invaluable.
Paul Stevens, the Rottweiler, got me organised.
Clare Eden, Melanie Paskin and Dorothy Kazimierczyk kept my chaotic life in order, so that I could find time to write.
Everybody at Bloomsbury has been a joy to work with.
Above all, Alexandra Pringle has inspired and guided me for nearly twenty years, as she has many authors. She is my mentor, comforter, inspiration, friend. As an iconic feminist she won’t like me saying this, but I also relish her glamorous beauty.