The Forgotten Kingdom
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To Faye Bender at the Book Group, the sort of agent one tries to dream up but doesn’t know how until one meets her. I’m so glad to have your guidance, acumen, perspective, and support. A huge thank-you to Bruna Pappandrea and the team at Made Up Stories for their enthusiasm and support in developing The Lost Queen. And to Jennifer Kent, whose vision is unlike any other. Thank you for diving in with equal parts genius and care. To Flora Hackett at William Morris Endeavor, for connecting with me and Languoreth. We’re so happy to have you.
Thank you to the good people at Simon & Schuster Canada for making such beautiful editions of my books, and to Simon & Schuster Audio for bringing my stories to more readers, especially those who love to hear Toni Frutin say pretty much anything in her Scottish accent.
To my family, friends, and Tribe, who have shown me so much love and support, especially in the past two years as I worked so hard on this book. You fed me, encouraged me, exercised me, listened to me, hugged me, watched my son so I could write, and made me laugh when I needed it most. I hope you know who you are, and how special you are to me. You lift me up. I couldn’t have made it to the finish line without you. I’m so lucky to be loved by you. But a very special thank-you goes out to Linda Johanson, mother, confidante, and creative sounding board. I’m so thankful that out of all the mamas in the world, I got you.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SIGNE PIKE is the author of The Lost Queen and the travel memoir Faery Tale, and has researched and written about Celtic history and folklore for more than a decade. Visit her at SignePike.com.
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