Masque of Betrayal (47 page)

An eight-year-old Kane, a proud sleepaway camper for the first time.

A photo from Kane’s trip to the Thousand Islands (on the border of Canada and the United States) to research and write
My Heart’s Desire
. Kane toured the area by boat.

Kane and her husband, Brad, trying to simulate a novel’s cover pose while wearing period clothing.

Kane and her daughter, Wendi, outside Buckingham Palace during a weeklong research trip to England in 1998.

Kane and her daughter at Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World Resort. Kane believes that the castle is the most romantic place for creative inspiration.

The first Kane family cruise, to Bermuda: rough waters but happy faces.

Kane posing with friends in various period costumes.

Kane’s publication party and her first book signing for the release of
My Heart’s Desire
in 1991.

Kane’s original New Jersey Romance Writers team; she was first conference chair and then president of the organization.

Kane and Wendi at the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention in San Antonio, in full costume.

T
O ALL WHO WERE
instrumental in the writing of
MASQUE OF BETRAYAL:

The Philadelphia Historical Society … my thanks for the stacks of books and the wealth of information.

Gisou et Chris … merci beaucoup.

Clare … many thanks for sharing your vast feline wisdom.

My two feline friends … Dusty, for your coloring; Alex, for your heritage.

Helen W. … with appreciation for helping me bring the Philadelphia Dance Assemblies to life, and for the numerous other odd facts unearthed.

Marge … your artistic genius is surpassed only by your open heart. Thank you for both.

And finally, my deep, heartfelt gratitude to a support system like no other:

My agent, Alice Orr, for her confidence and integrity;

My editor, Caroline Tolley, a partner in the truest sense;

And my critique partner, Karen Plunkett-Powell, for relentlessly pushing me to be the very best I can be.

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copyright © 1993 by Andrea Kane

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