Jacqueline was born at Mariannhill Hospital, Natal, South Africa on 31st May, 1957 but grew up between Johannesburg and Durban. Thereafter, she lived in the UK and the USA - twice - and dreams of returning perhaps one day. For the last decade she has lived in a small hilltop house with a splendid view of the sea, in Tuscany, Italy. She travels mainly to visit family and friends and scout out new places likely to feature in future books.