ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A special thank you to my agent in the UK, Joanna Swainson, who has been such a rock over the years. Huge thanks as well to my US agent, Sarah Levitt, who is always a joy to work with.

Thank you to the wonderful team at Tin House: first and foremost my brilliant editor Masie Cochran, but also Becky Kraemer, Craig Popelars, Nanci McCloskey, Alyssa Ogi, Elizabeth DeMeo, Alex Gonzales, Sangi Lama, Anne Horowitz, and Nate Winer. Particular thanks and congratulations to Diane Chonette for another stunning cover design.

Much love and thanks to my family and friends, especially Chris, Isabelle, Stephen, Mum, Dad, and Katherine.