Acknowledgements

I want to thank Edward Willis at the History Quill for his excellent suggestions for developing my story and the team’s editing. And to Craig Hillsley for his careful work. I also want to thank my dear friends in my writing group—Susanne Sommer, Mary Euretig, and Sharon Frederick—for reading countless drafts and offering excellent advice and comments. You kept me going! And, as always, I am thankful for my wonderful husband, Roy McDonald, and his loving support and encouragement.