ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Many people have been kind enough to read this novel in various manuscript stages, offering suggested changes and needed encouragement. Chief among them are James Morrow, Karen Motylewski, Richard Barnes, Susan Linn, the ladies who lunch—especially Bonnie Sunstein—and Cynthia Mark-Hummel. My thanks to all of them.

I’d also like to express my appreciation to my agent, Gina Maccoby, for her skill, enthusiasm, righteous indignation, and support. Carlotta’s honored to have you on her team.