He never forgot the kindness of the family who provided him with food and shelter so that he could keep away from the Nazis.
After a gruelling spell of active service, which included becoming a prisoner of war and suffering greatly, Christopher returned to Britain.
He made huge efforts to rescue Anna, one of the daughters of the family who assisted him, after the war and they eventually succeeded.
The story has a happy ending, for the couple, who now live in Brighton, were married in 1957.
Since the war, Christopher has pursued a career as one of this country's most successful travel writers.
He, more than most men, knows how important it is to have a loving partner in a secure home.
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