Belinda Brewin - Trouble Brewin--A True Story of Sex, Murder, Love and Betrayal

I would also like to thank the following people:

My father Charles and his wife Laura for their support, advice and the peace of their home which enabled me to write some of this book.

My brother Tobey and his girlfriend Alex Lyons, who must have wondered when the trial would end and when they could have their house to themselves again. Their love and support helped me through the ordeal of giving evidence.

My sisters Nicola, Miranda and Julia just for being there, always.

Charlie King who has truly enriched my life and, if I lived to be 150, I could never repay the gratitude I feel I owe him. Anyone who has a friend like Charlie is truly blessed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Christo Lefroy Brooks, whose kindness and generosity cannot be put into words. I will never be able to thank you enough.

Mark Cook for being the rudest, most irreverent friend I have and for making me look good when I felt like the back of a bus. He was a true and loyal friend to Paula as he is to me.

Geoff Weedon, whose help, encouragement and friendship throughout the writing of this book was unwavering and often hilarious. Thanks to him I can now do joined-up words!

The Breakfast Club Girls: Diana Breitmeyer, Mel Waldron, Andy Weedon, Corinna Knowles and Diana Rossiter, who have been my lifeblood and whose unquestioning support is the main reason I am still standing today. Diana B comes in for a special mention for not kidnapping my cats whilst I was away and Mel who looked after my daughter, Indiana, for such long periods I would have forgiven her for thinking she must have adopted her.

Rose and Trevor Downing, who have been firm friends since I came to Devon. Rose for always standing up for me and for giving me a piece of her mind when I needed it and for looking after my dog Boom-Boom for what must have seemed like weeks on end.

Tony Bishop, who had the unenviable task of interviewing me for hours on end and who I hope will become a good friend. Everyone should know one policeman like Bish, hes a top man.

Catherine Mayer for being a friend to me when I needed one. Thank you.

Mel and Anton for their astounding kindness, loyalty, generosity and many a fantastic drunken night and without whom the world would be a much duller place. (PS: thanks for introducing me to Rose and Dot!)

My lawyer Keith Dolan for working so hard on my case all those years ago and my barristers Peter Guest and Jerome Lynch QC.

Anthony Burton, a wonderful friend and an excellent lawyer whose huge kindnesses and help never went unnoticed.

Sue and Rick for being such good listeners and Sue for letting me flirt with her handsome husband.

David Chambers, the Bursar at Blundells School for his patience!

Colin and Evie Diamond, who though far away, are very close to my heart. A huge thank-you from myself and my girls.

Andrew Young, a brilliant barrister and Lisa Pannucci, a fantastic lawyer who worked hard and were unerring in their support of myself, Paula and Tiger. I will always appreciate that and you know how much you mean to me.

Natalia Jedlinski for being my friend and standing by me for the last 30 years, especially when it really mattered.

Davo and Cossi Edwards for being my friends and making me wish I lived in Sydney, just to be near them.

Susie Jackson for dressing me in beautiful clothes when I had no money.

Kevin Hanley, who I cant wait to buy a drink for and who I know was as thrilled as me to hear the news. See you soon.

Susie Aplin, just for being a top girl and because I love her. Maria and Anton for being such good friends and Maria for lending me her apartment, it was the best week I spent in years! And also because she has the best tits Ive ever seen and I just love her.

Andy Rowell, Russell Ferris, Dick Langdon, and even Graham Thurlow who all helped make a very traumatic time a lot easier Well, all except Graham who made me cry and I am still waiting for the written apology and flowers!

To all at Blake Publishing, but especially John and Rosie for seeing the bigger picture and, of course, Michelle and Adam, as this book would not read as well without their efforts. Also Lucian who had to put up with me being grumpy only once!

And most importantly to the two juries in this book for making the right decision both times. I am eternally grateful to them.