ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

As ever, my heartfelt gratitude to the innumerable people at Henry Holt, SobelWeber, and Orion responsible for turning my ugly duckling manuscript into a beautiful book. Thanks to Nat Sobel, Judith Weber, Jack Macrae, and Jane Wood for their tireless readings and rereadings. A special thank-you to the incredible Vicki Haire for her superhuman copyediting skills. Thanks also to my family and friends, especially my husband, Keith, and my adoring cat, Frank.