The Last Man in Europe Page 23
Two close friends deserve special mention: Emily Millane, for her constant encouragement over half a dozen years, and Anthony Kitchener, who never once wavered in his enthusiasm for The Last Man in Europe, and never relented in his demands that I drop everything to finish it. Only the best friends continue to believe when all rational reasons for doing so have disappeared.
Finally, Toby, Teddy and Fiona, who for years have endured stoically my disappearances into my own Room 101 to write this book. Boys, I dedicated the last one to you, so this one is for your mother! So, Fiona – for you with love and appreciation.