Having lived his whole life wondering about his real entrance into the world, Andrew, adopted at birth, decides to search for his blood mother. On finding her, he discovers with traumatic consequences the circumstances surrounding why his mother put him up for adoption and what has happened to her since. The Woman at Number 44 takes us through his experience and describes his mother's own early years up to the point where they finally meet. About the Author David was born into a working class Yorkshire family. His grounded upbringing provided stability although a lack of siblings left gaps in social interaction affecting feelings throughout his life. Being adopted himself provided the inspiration for The Woman at Number 44, although events portrayed are not autobiographical. This is David's second published book following the publication of Family Fortunes in 2011.