Acknowledgments
With thanks to my wonderful agent, Jessica
Faust, for her unwavering support, sense of humor and always
helpful suggestions.
A special mention for a devoted reader and expert
bridge player, my neighbor Dorothy Greenberg.
This book is for my editor, Emily Rapoport,
without whom I would never have met Rita Jewel: fashionista, solver
of crimes and super salesgirl. Thanks, Emily!