There will inevitably be speculation regarding Harper Lee as she has lived a very private life, she was genuinely surprised at the discovery of the manuscript but delighted by the suggestion to publish what she considers to be the 'parent' to 'Mockingbird.' I met with her last autumn and again over two days in January; she was in great spirits and increasingly excited at the prospect of this novel finally seeing the light of day.

There will inevitably be speculation regarding Harper Lee as Harper Lee has lived a very private life, she was genuinely surprised at the discovery of the manuscript but delighted by the suggestion to publish what she considers to be the' parent' to' Mockingbird.' I met with her last autumn and again over two days in January ; she was in great spirits and increasingly excited at the prospect of this novel finally seeing the light of day.

We have had wonderful discussions ranging over many subjects from the state of contemporary politics to University life in England.