Tina Dubois has been a constant champion of mine and Frannie’s from day one. Tina, your compassion and support have made all the difference. The “pipe scene” was for you. I am so fortunate you’re my agent; thank you for letting me daydream as I paced the shallows. Thanks also to Berni Barta and Tamara Kawar for your efforts on my behalf. I’m proud to be represented by an agency that attracts such good minds as yours. I’d be remiss if I didn’t also mention Roxane Edouard; thank you, Roxane, for everything you have done for me behind the scenes.

Kate Sullivan provided passionate and thoughtful editorial guidance as I wrote Rebel Spy, not to mention an abundance of patience and encouragement. Thank you so much, Kate, for loving 355 and giving me a chance to tell her story. Effusive thanks are also due to Wendy Loggia, who brought a new energy and perspective to the manuscript, along with a fresh wave of support. My gratitude also goes to Beverly Horowitz for her belief in this book, and to Alexandra Hightower, Audrey Ingerson, and Alison Romig for their help along the way.

The stunning cover for Rebel Spy was designed by the ridiculously talented Ray Shappell, with art provided by the equally talented artist Ze Otavio. I’m in love with it. Cheers to you both.

Colleen Fellingham, Heather Lockwood Hughes, and Alison Kolani helped pull a raw manuscript into publishable shape. So much work goes into editing, designing, and marketing books. Thank you, and everyone who’s been part of Rebel Spy’s journey at Delacorte, for your help.

Researching 355 and the American Revolution was an ongoing process that began in earnest nearly four years ago. Thank you, Tory Inloes, for your enthusiastic emails filled with references for me to explore. Thanks also to Nicole VanderMeer for your exhaustive and detailed research on my behalf; this story was informed and improved through your findings. JT Marcinkowski also helped me with organization and research; I’m rooting for you, JT!

A few years ago, I took a guided walking tour of Revolutionary-era New York with Karen Quinones. Three hours later, I had a new friend. Karen, it’s wonderful to have someone to talk bathing machines and bundling with. Thank you for answering my questions, and for reading an early draft and providing your feedback. Kyle Dalton also read an early draft and provided valuable insight into the clothing, historical, and nautical details of the era. My cocked hat’s off to you, Kyle. Mahalo to world-class free-diver Mandy Sumner for shedding light on diving and the zone of neutral buoyancy, aka Frannie’s seventh fathom. Majelissa Sa Carvalho, Carolina Farfan Namen, and Valerie Congdon fielded my questions about Spain and France. Gracias, merci, and thank you!