After she had children, she decided to follow her long-held dream of becoming an author and took time out to concentrate full-time on her writing.

Cara lives in a medieval cottage in Dedham Vale, Suffolk with her family.

This book was written in consultation with international antiques expert, Judith Miller (1951 – 2023) a regular specialist on BBC Antiques Roadshow. Judith was also the co-founder of the bestselling annual Miller’s Antiques Price Guide started in 1979. She went on to write more than 120 books on antiques and interiors.