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Against the Odds

by Elizabeth Moon

Copyright (c) 2000



Familias Regnant books by Elizabeth Moon

Hunting Party

Sporting Chance

Winning Colors

Once a Hero

Rules of Engagement

Change of Command

Against the Odds


For Kathleen and David

Non omnis moriar

Acknowledgements

As usual, I have many people to thank for help, including some who prefer
not to be listed; you know who you are, and you know I appreciate it.
David Watson and Kathleen Jones, for hours of brainstorming and for their
collection of useful references, but most of all for wanting the story so
badly that they restored my ability to tell it. The weekly fencing crowd
(Allen, Andrew, Beth, Connor, Sean, Susan, Tony, Brian, etc.) for varied
expertise that included such things as damage control on an aircraft
carrier and the characteristics of large cables under tension, an evening
of editorial commment, and especially for allowing me to work off my
tension by poking them with swords. Clive Smith and Christine Joannidi for
bits of physics, the history of an Anglo/Greek trading family, and the
best Yorkshire pudding in central Texas. Those who hang out in my SFFnet
newsgroup and provide facts, ideas, and general support (in this case, a
double dose of thanks to Cecil, Howard, Julia, Rachel, Tom, and Susan.)
Carrie Richerson for her ability to detect mushy spots in
characterization. My husband Richard for the worst pun in the book. Our
son Michael for patience with a writing parent. Michael Fossel, M.D.,