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INTRODUCTION

This is the third book in a series based on the true story of my family as we became caught up in world events from the start of the Second World War to a roller-coaster of family dynamics as normal life failed to resume. In this concluding book the story moves from Kenya to Rhodesia where we arrive full of optimism with no inkling of future events. During the closing years of white rule there were many good and happy times to enjoy, until the ferocity of what became a terrifying war erupted with destabilising force and sent us on a new search for somewhere safe to live. As usual in these rambles, nothing goes entirely to plan, and there is both tragedy and comedy as the story unfolds.

Right at the top of the list of people to thank this time are those like you reading this introduction, so you are included among generous readers who wanted another book and encouraged me to go on with the story. Then there is Ros, and Louise too, for their corrections if I have got things wrong. Next there is my very kind friend Sue Daly who puts photos and text together and gets it all sent off, and before any of this can be done there is wonderful Vivien Lipski who edits and assists my ramblings: thank you Vivien, and all of you.

People who have appeared in previous stories turn up again in this one, so they are mentioned here to avoid confusion: