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Catherine Hutchin was born in November 1943 during an air raid. Growing up in post-war London, the eldest of seven chldren, born to an English father and an Irish mother, she was always acutely aware of the sacrifices made by the brave young men of the Royal Air Force. Their bravery was something she carried with her throughout her life. Half a century after the armistice Catherine met Frances, who had kept all of Eric's letters and she gave them to Catherine. The letters inspired her to write this book, "I couldn't just put them in a box and forget them" she said. This book is a tribute to her uncle and is a particular chronicle of one young man at war and his unfailing love for a young woman. It is also a story of human hope and triumph over the everarching forces that shape our lives and dreams. Catherine lives in Tucson, Arizona where she volunteers her time to The Irish Heritage Foundation; the Celtic Academy of Tucson; The Maguire Academy of Irish Dance; The St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival and the Doolen Fruitvale Neighborhood Association. More information on the author, including a radio interview at www.transatlanticmanagement.com FINDING FRANCES IS AVAILABLE IN THE U.K. AT www.amazon.co.uk