The Murder Code (37 page)

Jasmina closes her eyes, surrounded by honey and history.

Yes, she thinks. That is how is.

Perhaps that is how it works.

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HANKS TO MY AGENT,
Carolyn Whitaker, and to all the people at Orion who have helped with this book and the others, including Genevieve Pegg, Laura Gerrard and Angela McMahon. As usual, without the advice and help of others, this would be a very different book.

Thanks also to my friends and family. Special mentions this time go to Luca Veste and Caitlin Sagan, for comments on an early draft and much additional support, all of it greatly appreciated, and to The Packhorse in Leeds city centre for being so accommodating.

Finally, thanks to Lynn and Zack for putting up with me and being wonderful. This book is—as always—dedicated to you both, with much love.

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