Journalist Emma Howard left a busy commuter life in London to enjoy the quiet countryside of France some years ago. She lives with her husband, children and dog in Lot et Garonne, in the region of Aquitaine, where she writes and feels very happy.David Lyons has gained wide recognition as a location and travel photographer of high standing and versatility with published work ranging from West Africa, Mauritius, France, the USA and Italy to the Caribbean. He has also illustrated books on the landscape of poetry and on ancient Britain and Ireland and won international awards for his multimedia production.