The Devil's Deal

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to Christopher Cudmore for his belief and guidance.

I’ve had some fantastic teachers along the way. Thanks to Louise

Doughty, Midge Gillies, Richard Skinner and John Murray.

Special thanks to Mark Billingham for two bits of advice I will

never forget. I’m grateful to all at Faber & Faber, especially Patrick

Kehoe.

Richard Bastin, as well as being a great friend, was a world-class

sounding board. Andrew Zelouf was incredibly generous with his

ideas and time. Ouida Taaffe has helped immeasurably, as have

Jane Burke and Jo Parry-Gocke.

David Green and David Atkins commented on early versions

of this story. Simon Scott and Peter Williams kept my spirits up

during difcult times. I apologise to Mark and Lizzie Waugh for

ruining their holiday with my graphs and diagrams. Meirion

Jones, Jay Rayner, Andy Round and John Tague offered valuable

support and encouragement. Anna Jackson, Melanie Carter,

Dorothy McCarthy, Gareth Williams, Anne Heaton-Ward and

Irene Boston all served with distinction.

Heartfelt thanks are given to the staff of Guy’s and Addenbrooke’s,

without whom there would be neither book nor author.

A nal, a huge thank you to Monica and Helena. I’m back with

you now.