My love and thanks to Alison and Charlotte Webb for their reading, critiquing and endless enthusiasm over the years; and to John Webb for never suggesting that I get a proper job!
Thanks to the members of WordWatchers in Newbury for all their support, comments and cake.
Finally, my thanks also to Edward Smith and the members of youwriteon.com for getting the book read, reviewed and noticed; and to Sara and Natalie at Orion for taking it the rest of the way.