We all learn on the go and a good producer will be a sponge; learning from their peers, industry allies etc.

I’ve learnt that from my own experiences on productions - what advice would you give to young producers in this industry? Although I must admit that the first half, or even more, of the book was a hard candy for me, I have struggled with reading, I have skipped some paragraphs. After hearing the story she feels sorry for the way Tabby has been left stranded in a foreign country by the love of her life and it sparks the feeling that she has found a kindred spirit, so Emmie decides to help this random stranger by offering her a cheap room to stay in and putting her in touch with her own boss in the hopes of finding her new roommate employment.The scandal of the affair between Emily and Arthur was portrayed smartly - taking in the POV of the rich, upper class that lived in Emily's area and also the thoughts of the small community around them. Duly installed in the Lillys’ country house as Maud’s maid, Sue finds that her mistress is virtually a prisoner. Terry’s wife, Cynthia, is living separate from her husband and daughter after her own personal demons threatened to ruin her relationship with them permanently.

The fact of the matter is we should all strive to educate ourselves but the phrase ‘Jack of all trades, master of none’ is there for a reason.Whether you want to read ‘The Waiting Rooms’ for the thrilling story, the superb characterisation or the fascinating insight into a world where a graze could kill you, I highly recommend it. She's been cut off from her former life for months now and rarely having any contact with those back home suits her just fine.

As Tabby sinks deeper into Emmie’s strange, hidden world, she begins to form suspicions – suspicions that will lead her back to England and to a revelation so shocking she must question everything she knows.I am the bestselling author of 16 novels - a fact I can't quite believe myself - and my books are published all over the world. Overall if the vision and drive is there in the director's work and the passion is obvious from just chatting with them about a script, then you've got a good chance of making something special together. I haven't seen any of them coming, they came out of the blue, they took the whole story to other levels. You want to work somewhere that raises you, not somewhere that holds you back because they think that you're not ready to fly.

I listened to the audio version of this book and I felt in very good company as I entered the lives of Emily Marr and celebrated eye surgeon Arthur Woodhall as they embark upon an affair which does not end well. The number of times I have gotten myself into a pickle and, solely thanks to the brilliance of others, have managed to extract myself is extraordinary.It was all about face-to-face meetings, which I still believe can strengthen a relationship like nothing else. Books, TV and long walks are my passions - oh, and drinking wine in the sun with family and friends. I will not spoil what happens but let's just say that it completely turns around the 300+ pages that have come before and I exclaimed "WHAT? Soon, however, Tabby forms suspicions about her new friend, suspicions that lead her back to England, and to revelations that will have explosive consequences for both of them. There is an account from Lisa Hawes of a terrible road accident in Sussex and then we meet Tabby Dewhurst being unceremoniously packed off after a one night/few days fling, without knowing where she actually is in France.