This is the author’s first novel, written at the age of 68. Born in Dundee and educated in both Northumberland and Durham, Rita Wilkinson has lived in Darlington all her adult life. She is married with two daughters – one living in Cumbria and the other in Yorkshire. Throughout her lifetime she has wanted to write but never felt confident enough until now. She wishes she had made the attempt earlier but is happy her work is now in print.

This is the author’s first novel, written at the age of 68. Born in Dundee and educated in both Northumberland and Durham, Rita Wilkinson has lived in Darlington all her adult life. She is married with two daughters – one living in Cumbria and the other in Yorkshire. Throughout her lifetime she has wanted to write but never felt confident enough until now. She wishes she had made the attempt earlier but is happy her work is now in print.