I would like to thank, as always, Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, a true gentleman. Also my agent Ros for her friendship and advice. And the ever patient home team at Ebury, Carey Smith, Vicky Orchard and Caroline Newbury. Thanks too, to Steve Dobell for his fine editing.
I would like to offer special thanks to Simon and Gayle for all their generous hospitality and kindness in letting us stay in the Old Church Hall. We could not have done this book without them.
And my love and gratitude to Mai – you just get better and better.