The Seventh Miss Hatfield (27 page)
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Authors: Anna Caltabiano
I would like to thank my agent, Margaret Hanbury, and my editor, Marcus Gipps, for their enthusiasm and belief in the story I wanted to tell. Both took a risk on a teenage girl who barely gets her English essays in on time, and for that, I’m thankful.
A huge thank you to Henry de Rougemont, Gareth Howard, and Hayley Radford for all their support and encouragement. Thank you to Lisa Rogers, Charlie Panayiotou, Rabab Adams, Jennifer McMenemy, Sophie Calder, and the entire team at Gollancz for making this book a reality.
To Laura Ackermann and Anna Kreynes, a special thank you. There are days when I talk to you more than I talk to my own parents. Thank you for not getting sick of me yet.
Rhean, thank you for all your guidance, reading, and re-reading over the last few years. I think you’ve read this book more times than I have.
For putting up with me when I complain about my imaginary friends, thanks to Maya, Aelya, Fernanda, Corinne, Katie, and Michael. Thank you for not letting my imaginary friends be my only friends.
To my parents, I don’t know what to say. There will never be enough words to thank you for all the times you’ve stood by me, counseled me, and consoled me. Thank you for all your love and patience.
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First published in Great Britain in 2014 by Gollancz
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