After the accident, he just vanished and left me holding the bag.

[Photo shows Steel sitting on a coach emblazoned with DAVID STEEL'S LIBERAL BATTLE BUS. Photo caption reads:] STEEL'S ON WHEELS: Setting off from the National Liberal Club in his battle bus.

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The first four drafts were swept down a manhole and a long, titleless book began to evolve.