The Lotus and the Storm

by Lan Cao

  I thank Rosemary Ahern and Marjorie Braman for their keen and superb editorial eyes, as well as the many people at Viking who have contributed to the advancement of this book, particularly Chris Russell and Randee Marullo for meticulous reading and attention to details.

  As always, I am fortunate to have Ellen Geiger as my agent. We met serendipitously almost twenty years ago on a beach in East Hampton and I am thankful for her fierce advocacy, sharp mind, and literary smarts. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation go of course to my editor, Carole DeSanti, who edits with singular sensitivity and perception and has passionately championed my work over the years.