Nikki Gemmell is the bestselling author of thirteen novels and four works of non-fiction, many of which have been translated in other languages and acclaimed internationally. She writes a weekly column for The Australian newspaper. She also writes novels for children, including the Kensington Reptilarium series and the Coco Banjo series as NJ Gemmell. After is her latest book. It tells the story of Nikki’s mother Elayn and of the sometimes difficult relationship between mother and daughter. Written after Elayn took her own life following an operation which left her in constant pain it explores the devasting consquences for Nikki and her family.