‘General Eisenhower was aware something was wrong at Longmeadow,’ the Queen told her, folding the manila cover shut. ‘As I’m sure you know, several staff members had already complained through the proper channels. But you didn’t do that.’ ‘No, ma’am.’ ‘In fact, you took it upon yourself to go straight to Admiral Butt in Naval Intelligence, who reported what was going on directly to the prime minister. As a result of your trip, Yelland was sacked within forty-eight hours.’

