Acknowledgments

Thanks again to the fabulous team Boldwood for their unfailing support – especially Sarah Ritherdon, who is simply everything I could have asked for in an editor. My wonderful agent, Kiran Kataria continues to consistently go above and beyond in providing timely help and encouragement.

Thanks to Matt Arnold who was willing to chat to a stranger about a range of unexpected and interesting topics, but most importantly community orchards and ex-mining communities. That conversation significantly shaped the whole book.

As always, to everyone who has read my books, taken the time to write a review or get in touch – I’m so very grateful. Knowing you are out there reading and loving my books means more than I can say.

For Ciara, Joseph and Dominic – who never failed to provide my dinners with an honest review. May our home always be the place where you can find peace, love, laughter and an endless supply of food.

And for George – without a doubt, we belong together.