A great many thanks to Kim Witherspoon, who saw the potential of this story and went above and beyond the call of duty in helping me see it too; Julie Schilder and Elenor Jackson, and everyone else at Ink well Management for their hard work and enthusiasm; and Allison McCabe at Crown, who shaped the manuscript further and with whom is has been a pleasure to work. I'd also like to thank Kristin Hannah, for all reasons she knows, and Liz Osborne, Jane MacPherson, Melinda M cRae, Elizabeth DeMatteo and Sharon Thomas for their support and friendship. And, of course, Kany, Maggie and Cleo, who put up with a great deal and still offer their unflagging support and love - to you I owe everything.
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