Hilary Coombes was born in Devon and brought up in Bristol. After juggling family and studying for university as a mature student, she taught in various schools and colleges, event...view moreHilary Coombes was born in Devon and brought up in Bristol. After juggling family and studying for university as a mature student, she taught in various schools and colleges, eventually specialising in teaching blind students. She now lives between Somerset and Spain with her husband. All her previous books are non-fiction (boring, she says, compared with the joy of writing a 'proper' story). www.hilarycoombes.infoview less