I had moved to a cottage in North Wales several years ago because the location was ideal from both a romantic as well as a practical viewpoint with the emphasis on view.

Isolated on the mountainside though it was, with a splendid view of Bird Rock, the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway connected me to the seaside resort of Towyn and the BR mainline service.

This ideal and yet isolated place made my business immune from casual visitors whilst providing me with fast and easy access to the facilities or services needed to satisfy any demands my business might require.

Which is why my business adverts lacked any address other than the head offices in London and Manchester staffed by a secretary who existed to answer the phone and set up any meeting needed with the elusive Mr. Fangler.