ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I am grateful to:

Stanley Trollip, who understands and shares my love of Africa and who inspired me in writing this story. And to Stan and his writing partner, Michael Sears—the talented authors who write as Michael Stanley—for reading my draft and helping me make sure I got the details right for life in the bush.

Adrienne Rosado, my agent, who helped me choose this subject. I am incredibly fortunate to have her belief in and support for my work to keep me going.

Toni Kirkpatrick, my editor, who has been with me from my first novel. Her delicacy of spirit, her respect and insights see me through a process that could otherwise be daunting.

And as always Jay Barksdale and the staff of the great New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Without the collection of this jewel on Fifth Avenue, none of my novels would have been possible. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!