A note of thanks to Dame Muriel Spark.

Dear Madam,

I have reread your books over the years with increasing delight, marveling at your insights into the depth of human nature, your wicked sense of humour and your views of the world through many dimensions. Above all, I admire how easily you transcended labels of identity and came across as a consummate artist who joyously and naturally lived her art.

Many aspects of your books have inspired me, the most fascinating being how the boundary between fiction and reality overlaps in your novels, a concept which greatly influenced my first novel.

I admire you greatly, as a writer and as a strong, independent person who lived life on your own terms.

Thank you for inspiring me as an artist and as an individual.

Yours Sincerely,

Indu