Linda Jones
Born in London during the second world war, I was saved from a bomb-damaged house during an air-raid by my quick thinking mother. Possibly from the shracknel scatches, I developed a rare blood disorder which led to me spending parts of my childhood in hospital.. Being restricted to genteel activities allowed me to indulge my passion for literature and develop great skills with handicrafts.
At the age of 16, I met Derek, a handsome young policeman, the intended blind date for my best friend. My...