Many thanks to Marc Gascoigne and Phil Jourdan for their insights and feedback, also to Ed Wilson, Mike Underwood and Penny Reeve for their ongoing support. I’m hugely grateful for the advice and encouragement received from Terri Bradshaw, Dave Martin, Jacob Ross and other members of Leicester Writers’ Club, particularly Gwyneth and Siân, who allowed me to borrow their names. Last, but really first, thank you to Stephanie, Joseph and Anya, for your patience and love.