Unseemly Ambition (46 page)

Acknowledgments

Many people have had a hand in
bringing this book into the world, and I want to express my
sincerest thanks to them here. Among those who helped were several
scholars and experts. Any errors found are solely mine, not
theirs.

To Pamela Mack, Ph.D., at Clemson
State University, who generously provided information about women
engineers in the late-nineteenth century.

To the academic scholars of
Victoria List (
[email protected]
),
who furnished me with a wealth of information about nineteenth
century anarchists.

To Jay Holmes, for his expert and
ever-patient answers to my questions about nineteenth-century bomb
making.

To author Mary Morrissy, who helped me
make Mr. Flynn’s dialogue more authentic. At last, the Irish are
gettin’ a look-in.

To Margot Kinberg, Kassandra Lamb, and
Rachel Funk Heller, the best beta readers a gal could ask for.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. Your suggestions helped
immensely.

To fellow Misterio Press
author Vinnie Hansen, who provided invaluable editing in the
novel’s final stages, and Kirsten Weiss, for her meticulous
formatting. For the latest mysteries by these and other authors at
Misterio Press, please visit
http://misteriopress.com/misterio-press-bookstore/#all
.

Speaking of formatting, I’d like to
thank Debora Lewis for her formatting of the print version. You
truly make these words a thing of beauty.

To artist Melinda VanLone, who never
fails to create such wonderful covers. I am grateful for her time
and talents. Melinda can be reached at
BookCoverCorner.com.

To Kristen Lamb, Piper Bayard, and the
generous community of fellow writers known as WANAs, for their
advice and support. We are truly not alone.

To my parents-in-law, Steve and Lyn,
and the extended Owen clan of wonderful sisters- and
brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. You continue to read my books
and cheer on my milestones. Thank you!

To my young niece Isa Owen, who
motivates me with her own love of writing. I look forward to
reading your books someday.

To my parents, Ag and Steve, to whom
this book is dedicated. I love you.

To my sons, Patrick, Liam, and Corey,
who have been so supportive of my writing efforts. Corey—thank you
for keeping me well-supplied with cheese and crackers.

Most of all, I want to thank my
husband Paul for his boundless encouragement and love. I would not
be the author I am today without you.

K.B. Owen

October 2014