BLAZE OF GLORY
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M. Garzon
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Petal Press Canada
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This book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or a portion thereof, in any form. This book may not be resold or uploaded for distribution to others. This is a work of fiction. References to real people, events, establishments, organizations, horses, or locales are intended only to provide a sense of authenticity, and are used fictitiously. All other characters, and all incidents and dialogue, are drawn from the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real.
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Cover Design by Christina Conway | Dazzle by Design
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3rd Edition May 2017
Copyright © 2011 M. Garzon
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0988001350
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For my brothers, L.G. and I.G.
Thanks for always being there.
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Acknowledgments
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My unending gratitude goes to the following:
My children, for giving mommy time to play with her make-believe friends.
Stéphanie Roy, osteopath extraordinaire and friend through the ages — if you hadn’t been my first fan, this story might never have seen the light of day.
My proofreaders: Stéphanie Garzon, Jennilyn Robbie, Sasha Malashenko, and Jean-Marc Miousse, for their priceless enthusiasm and input.
Club Polo Nacional, particularly Dan and Arlene, for being so welcoming and answering my many questions about the game of polo.
All the Inspiration Montessori moms, for your sympathetic ears, unfailing support, and childcare during time crunches (this means you, Lise!).
My mom, for being a great Oma.
Jack Habacon for the technical stuff.
A thousand thanks to Christina Conway of Dazzle by Design for your generosity, patience, and mad skills!
Our cover models:
Thea Lepore, polo pro JJ Humbert, and Kismet (owned by Dunelm Farm). Thanks also to Holly Hallett and Dunelm Farm for the horses, location, and for putting up with the photoshoot circus.
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Lastly, my gratitude goes out to all horses, those wondrous creatures who inspire and uplift us.
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