Acknowledgements

I cannot possibly thank my parents enough for everything they have done for me, and in particularly for how they acted during the worst European conflict since World War II. The decisions they took and their actions were made with the sole consideration of their only child and without any thoughts for their own safety. They are indeed my two real life super heroes.

In addition I would like to thank all of the special people who supported me in every way, during and after the conflict but for obvious reasons I cannot mention any names. You know who you are.

And finally to my ghost, Scotty. Our journey has been an incredible one and hopefully our readers will agree that we have turned out something to be proud of.

Laura Aslan