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There are so many people that have helped me, given me the confidence along the way and encouraged me to keep going, and never give up. I hope I have included everyone, but please forgive me if I have omitted anyone.

First of all, I would like to give a special thanks to my wonderful parents, David and Dorothy Taylor, who have supported me throughout, never doubted me and made me the person I am today. They really are the best parents and grandparents we could wish for. I hope I am as good a parent to Nadia as you have been to me. I don’t tell you both often enough, but I love you both very much.

To my brother Andrew and his wife Kirsty and my sister Steph and her partner Jamie for their love and support. Thank you – all of you.

My local MP, Andy Burnham, for his constant support and for keeping the governments in Libya and the UK on their toes.

Detective Superintendent Phil Owen for being ‘my rock’ and for being on the other end of the phone when I needed that extra push to keep going, and all the staff at Greater Manchester Police who were involved in Nadia’s story.

While I was in Libya, the British Ambassador, Vincent Fean, and his wife, Anne, for always going that extra mile. You are a wonderful couple and you will be forever in our thoughts. Thank you.

Arvinder Vohra, Vice Consul in Tripoli. What can I say? Thanks for letting me cry on your shoulder and for your reassurance and honesty. The Deputy Ambassador Mark Matthews, and co-worker Farouk for their hard work and professionalism.

All the other staff at the British Embassy in Libya. Thank you for helping bring Nadia home.

I am so grateful to Sally, Abi, Sophie, Sammy, Sarah and Hussain for accepting me – a complete stranger – into your home in my hour of need. I thank you for that and your loving support all the time I was in Libya. I love you guys. Thanks to Anne Otman, Osama and Hadile, for being my second mum, for taking me under your wings and treating me like one of your own. Also to Hannah for coming to court with me and translating when necessary.

Fiona Ratib, Sue Bouhulia, Elaine Musa, Angela, Paula for being my friends for your support and understanding and providing some much needed distraction from all the dramas!

My friends and work colleagues at Revenue and Customs for their complete support throughout. A special mention to Linda Clarkson for being there for me on the dreadful day that Nadia was kidnapped.

My cousins Lee and Simon Schofield and sister-in-law Kirsty for participating in the charitable parachute jump for Nadia.

Dave and Kelly Woodhead for organising the auction night.

Mum’s works, Electrium, for the fun day they organised.

Dad’s works, Rainford Solutions, for their collection.

Brooklyns day nursery for the sponsored walk.

Catherine and Paul of CP Mini Travel, for their donation.

Thanks to Andy Merriman for his help in writing this book and to my editor, Sara Cywinski, at John Blake Publishing for her assistance and guidance.