ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Firstly I would like to thank my wonderful typist, Sue Cox, as without her help, I would be absolutely lost. I'd also like to say a big thank you to Yvonne Chambers, who was kind enough to type the first draft of my manuscript.

A special thanks to my fantastic agent, Tim Bates, and everyone at Pollinger, not forgetting Lisa, who had a big hand in the success of this book.

I have been extremely lucky to have found such a wonderful publisher and I would like to thank everyone at Preface and at Random House for their help and kindness. A special thanks to Trevor Dolby and Rosie de Courcy, who are an absolute joy to work with. Rosie's editing skills are second to none and because of her, I have already become a better writer.

A big kiss to all my friends, Viv, Hazel, Maggs, Lisa, Tina and Cindy – to name but a few.

I hope you as a reader enjoy this book and God bless you all.