Acknowledgements

A novel is primarily the work of the author, but getting it into print requires much help and collaboration. This novel would not have been published if it hadn’t been for the work, support and tenacity of my agent, Robert Kirby. Huge thanks to him, and to Wanda Whiteley, Manuscript Doctor extraordinaire. Thanks also to my editors, Joel Richardson and Claire Johnson-Creek, for their patience, kindness and skill.

I would like to thank my steadfast friend, Amanda Muir, for the morning hill-walks, the laughter and occasional tears. What’s said on our walks stays on our walks.

Love and gratitude go to my wonderful children, Charlotte, Matthew and Nicholas. I hope I make them as proud as they make me. And finally, love and gratitude also in abundance to my handsome husband (he told me to say that). Thirty-six years and counting.