From a sheltered British background to the asphalt jungle of New York and beyond, I’ve experienced upheaval and change. I describe myself as adventurous and cosmopolitan.
I grew up in London, attended an all-girl public school, a Swiss boarding school and the French Institute. My conservative education and my family have had a major influence on my life.
In my twenties, I moved to Manhattan and worked in international art galleries.
Why did I start writing? A chance encounter got me interested. I was in a train returning from Eastern Europe in the late 1990s. Still in shock from my r more...
