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Authors: Vanessa Steel
Punished: A mother’s cruelty. A daughter’s survival. A secret that couldn’t be told. (26 page)
y deepest thanks go to the following people:
Gill Paul – what would I have done without you? You’re a true star.
Richard Steel – ‘His Nibbs’ – my son, who has been the source of my strength.
Bob Steel – as always.
Terry Somerfield, aka ‘Mr Analytical’ – thank you a million times.
Samantha Catterall and Natalie Cardwell – my love to you always.
Paul and Jeanette Smith (Blackhams Solicitors) – thank you for everything.
Katy Carrington, my editor at HarperCollins – thank you for believing in me.
And Daisy Bones – for letting me love and cuddle you in bad times!
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