A Word from the Author: Malcolm Hollingdrake author of the Harrogate series.
The term truth can be stranger than fiction has never been more real than today when we know the position in which we now find ourselves. It is clearly a position of uncertainty and with that comes a degree of anxiety, whether that be for ourselves, our loved ones or our communities. They are unprecedented times. What I have realised is that as a country we seem to come together during times of adversity; a human spirit is rekindled and we suddenly begin to look out for others – kindness comes to the fore. Even in the simplest of forms – my banging a pan on a Thursday evening at eight is as much for my well-being as for saying thank you to the many key workers. It helps me belong and feel a part of a missing community when in isolation. We also see amazing achievements. Who would have thought that a ninety-nine year old, a tank commander in WW2, would again show true grit and leadership in a way that was not only humbling but inspiring; for here is a man who has innocently l...