Punished: A mother’s cruelty. A daughter’s survival. A secret that couldn’t be told. (26 page)

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Authors: Vanessa Steel

Acknowledgements

M
y deepest thanks go to the following people:

Gill Paul – what would I have done without you? You’re a true star.

Richard Steel – ‘His Nibbs’ – my son, who has been the source of my strength.

Bob Steel – as always.

Terry Somerfield, aka ‘Mr Analytical’ – thank you a million times.

Samantha Catterall and Natalie Cardwell – my love to you always.

Paul and Jeanette Smith (Blackhams Solicitors) – thank you for everything.

Katy Carrington, my editor at HarperCollins – thank you for believing in me.

And Daisy Bones – for letting me love and cuddle you in bad times!

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Vanessa Steel asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work

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