First published in paperback in Great Britain in 2016 by Corvus, an imprint of Atlantic Books Ltd.
Copyright © Nicola Pryce, 2016
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Acknowledgements
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would like to extend a huge thank you to my family and friends; to my agent, Teresa Chris and editor, Sara O'Keeffe and her team at Atlantic Books. Also, to everyone in the Cornwall Record Office, Truro. Thank you, each and every one of you for your enthusiasm and support.