“It must be so exciting for you,” said Evelyn, imagining what it must feel like to be a famous children’s author, knowing that her books entertained countless kids all over the world. She didn’t need to imagine what being famous was like – although Evelyn had never done anything to be famous for, except being born into a wealthy family.
Evelyn liked Jean; she was a very friendly and affable customer. A couple of weeks ago, she bumped into her in the Churchill Square Shopping Centre, outside Debenhams. They’d chatted, walked and shopped together for the afternoon. Then they’d decided to get dinner out, choosing La Choza, a small, colourful Mexican restaurant on Gloucester Road. Both Georgia and Olivia had had dates planned that night anyway, so Evelyn had felt like treating herself. And sh
