The Ophelia Cut (56 page)
My two private editors, Doug Kelly and Peggy Nauts, continue to find and correct mistakes that keep trying to make their way into my books. Thanks to both for their keen eyes and critical intelligence.
I am absolutely thrilled to be publishing with Atria Books, and I’m immeasurably grateful to my new publisher, Judith Curr, and editorial director (and my own editor!), Peter Borland, for their boundless enthusiasm and the decision to add me to the imprint’s impressive roster. Thanks also to the tireless efforts of the marketing department, especially David Brown.
I have already dedicated this book to my wonderful wife, Lisa, and our great children, Justine and Jack, but I’d like to acknowledge them here once again—you guys make it all worthwhile. Thanks for being who you are and for continuing to share your lives with me.
JOHN LESCROART
is the author of more than twenty previous novels, including the
New York Times
bestsellers
Damage, Treasure Hunt, and The 13th Juror
. He lives in Northern California.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Lescroart, John T.
The Ophelia cut : a novel / by John Lescroart.
pages cm
1. Hardy, Dismas (Fictitious character)—Fiction. 2. Glitsky, Abe (Fictitious character)—Fiction. I. Title.
PS3562.E78O74 2013
813’.54—dc23 2012048454
ISBN 978-1-4767-0915-4
ISBN 978-1-4767-0917-8 (ebook)
