Yes, I was coming round to that idea too. I wish AF had said though, just a hint in that brief conversation with Kempe.

I always identified with Nicola, not just for the shared name, but for her being such a tomboy. Yet I'm a dreamer and have done quite a bit of acting, so there's a lot of Lawrie there too. I was also the class clown all through school so I've got a soft spot for Tim even though she can be very cruel.

BTW I haven't read the later books yet, so don't spoil me!

[Edit] Picked wrong icon, sorry.