Catherine Rosevear lives in Cambridgeshire with her husband, her two children and a Tibetan Terrier. She's always enjoyed reading children's books, especially the Paddington books by Michael Bond and books such as 'Five Children and It' by E. Nesbit. Having worked for many years in and around nursing homes, Catherine thought that a nursing home might make a good setting for a children's book. She also wanted to write a book that would not only involve some magic, but also allow her to bring in her interest in the ancient Romans!