Acknowledgements

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Edited by Andrea Neil and Michele Chiappetta, Two Birds Author Services.

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Proof reading and writing-coach services provided by Mairead Beason.

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Cover by Flintlock Covers.

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Book design and formatting by Ms Tonia Designs.

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Marketing support provided by Denis Caron.

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Many thanks to my dear friend Susan for reading drafts of this novel and providing invaluable feedback. Thanks also to my wife, Sharon, who read every version of every chapter and offered her encouragement each step along the way, in addition to keeping me (mostly) sane.