diff --git a/lib/convert.js b/lib/convert.js
index 81277ed..2160a1f 100644
--- a/lib/convert.js
+++ b/lib/convert.js
@@ -146,7 +146,9 @@ function getBodyXML(chapter, contentEl) {
 
   // There are way too many nonbreaking spaces where they don't belong.
   // If they show up three in a row, then let them live. Otherwise, they die.
+  // Also remove any run of them after a period.
   xml = xml.replace(/([^\xA0])\xA0\xA0?([^\xA0])/g, "$1 $2");
+  xml = xml.replace(/\.\xA0+\s*/, ".  ");
 
   function fixEms() {
     // Fix recurring broken-up or erroneous <em>s