QUOTE : Arnold knew a little about the “lost years” but he had not realised it had been as bad as that. “The publishers tried to persuade me to write another,” continued the author, “but of course I couldn’t. You see that book is all true. I couldn’t make up a story to save my life.” She paused for a moment and then added thoughtfully, “It’s funny how things happen. If it wasn’t for that little book I wouldn’t be here now.” “You wouldn’t be here now?” “No,” said Anne.