Sara Dunn was born and brought up in Edinburgh. After driving overland to Zambia with her husband Ross in 1970, the couple settled down for two years in Chingola, followed by a year in Wimpole Street, then another year on a boat in London, and a further three years in Chingola. After Zambia they lived in: London; Kent; Staffordshire; Edinburgh; and Hampshire, moving each time with Ross’s work. Sara occupied herself with bringing up their three girls and found teaching work after every move. During this time they returned to Africa many times for holidays and work. Now retired, they live in Berkshire and Cyprus.