We live in a world in which we enjoy a wide range of freedoms and those freedoms have been preserved by both the monumental efforts of entire nations and moments of bravery and genius on the part of individuals. The lack of either of these could tip the scales the other way. May we always remember that and be grateful for those efforts, both widely heralded and forever secret, that have come before our own.

About the Author

About the Author

Charlie Lovett is the New York Times bestselling author of four previous novels, including The Bookman’s Tale and Escaping Dreamland. His academic writings include Lewis Carroll Formed by Faith and for children he has written The Book of the Seven Spells and twenty plays that have been seen in over five thousand productions worldwide. A former antiquarian bookseller and avid collector, he and his wife, Janice, live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and (when the pandemic allows) in the village of Kingham in England.