Bates, H(erbert) E(rnest) 1906-1974. English
author. Of his many novels and short stories,
The Jacaranda Tree 1949 and The Darling Buds
of May 1958 and demonstrate the fineness of
his natural observation and compassionate
portrayal of character. Fair Stood the Wind
for France 1944 was based on his experience
as a Squadron Leader in World War II.