Acknowledgements

Writing Midsummer Dreams at Mill Grange has been a joy, and I’d like to thank a few of the people who’ve helped me along the way.

First, the team at Aria (Head of Zeus), especially Rhea, for being so passionate about this novel, and the Mill Grange stories to follow.

Also, to my lovely agent Kiran; many thanks for your patience and your wisdom.

To the Nicholson family, in particular Tammy, who welcome me and my colleague, Alison Knight (along with many of our Imagine students), to Northmoor House in Exmoor each October, for an annual writing retreat. Northmoor House is a place of unending inspiration, which forms the backdrop for Mill Grange.

Finally, to my family and friends, who support my constant need to write with regular deliveries of coffee, chocolate, and kind encouragement.