‘I’m so sorry,’ Sarah said, using the word she had wanted to banish only hours ago.

‘We’ve had some difficult months. Especially for Camilla, what with her injury and her mother’s illness and the love affair.’

‘Does she talk about Anthony?’

George shook his head. ‘I saw him in Nairobi. With the newest thing in his life. A brunette who can’t be more than seventeen. For all his admirable passion about conservation and wildlife, his attitude towards humanity leaves a great deal to be desired. He hurt her very badly.’

‘We’ve all hurt her,’ Sarah said. She felt she must be honest. ‘I knew there had to be something wrong, but I stupidly went along with Hannah’s theory that she wanted to blot us out of her mind after the robbery. And I was so taken up with my own happiness, the fact that Piet and I were going to get married, and . . .’ She could not go on.

George put his hand over hers, grieving for her and the tragedy that had snatched all the joy out of her young life. And out of his daughter’s life too. ‘I think Camilla has someone who loves her,’ he said. ‘The doctor who is looking after her face, actually. And now Hannah has the funds for Langani, so that may change things for her too.’

‘Your organisation has given funds to Langani?’ Sarah tried to hide her bewilderment. ‘She didn’t say anything.’

‘Perhaps it’s hard for her to discuss it,’ he suggested. ‘I can understand why she would feel that it’s all too late. She didn’t want to talk to me at all. Anyway, I have managed to arrange a grant for Langani from my foundation, and it will help her to continue. If that’s what she wants to do.’

‘That’s wonderful for her.’ Sarah’s head was spinning. She had spoken to Hannah on the radio two days ago, and no mention had been made of the grant. ‘I’d like to contact Camilla,’ she said. ‘Where will I find her?’

‘You could try the flat in Hyde Park Gate. We spend most of our time with Marina these days. She was in Burford until recently, but she’s too weak to stay there now. I’ll give you the address and telephone number.’