Phyllis Pritchett de Martini was born in the United States. She came to Switzerland on her honeymoon and never left. Her book is based on a true story that happened in a village a few kilometers from her residence. "Rendez-vous at My Lady's Manor" is her first published title. Multinational, multilingual, and widely traveled, her passions are sailing, skiing, diving, cooking, and archaeology. Educated in art history, she has been involved in educational, cultural, and historical programs in Switzerland, as well as being an elected official in local politics.