Many thanks to my agent, Ruth Cohen, for her efforts on behalf of this book, and her moral support. I am also grateful to Hilary Ross, my editor, for letting me take this subject on.
Lenore Walker’s work on battered women who kill was a great resource.
Susan Amussen gave me historical perspective on domestic violence.
Mary Jo Putney gave me generous support and help in the revision of the manuscript.
In The Fatal effects of Gambling exemplified in the Murder of Mr. Weare and the Trial and Fate of John Thurtell I found the historical incident of the suit against Oldfield et al.
And to all battered women, I salute your courage. A percentage of the royalties from this book will be donated to the Jane Doe Fund.
Copyright © 1995 by Marjorie Farrell
Originally published by Topaz (ISBN 0451404920)
Electronically published in 2014 by Belgrave House/Regency
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