After years of television, we decided to put ourselves to the test by writing a novel, and we wish to thank all those who supported and encouraged us in this new adventure.
First of all, special thanks go to Dino Audino, who has always backed us, urging us to stick our necks out.
Special thanks also go to our agent, Maria Paola Romeo, whom we met at the Women’s Fiction Festival, and who believed in us. And we also wish to thank the other promoters of the festival, Elizabeth Jennings and Mariateresa Cascino, who offered us the chance to enter the publishing world.
Heartfelt thanks go to our editors, Giulia De Biase and Valentina Rossi, who fell in love with our coldhearted Nicola and gave us some precious advice on how to improve Margherita’s story.
We also wish to express our gratitude to Paolo Poeti, who taught us everything we know about wine.
Thanks also go to Angela Padrone, who revealed to us the secret of her chocolate cake.
Special thanks go to June Ross, who supported us from the very start.
Loving thanks go to our husbands, Franco and Marco, who put up with us . . . and put up with us . . . during the gestation and writing of the novel.
Last, thanks to all our friends, who continue to be amused by our stories.
Elisabetta and Gabriella