The scar, and her indifference to it, did something extraordinary for her, just as damage to some art object threw into relief how beautiful it had once been, tarnishing and tempering her face with the reminder of what humanity did… — Ariana Franklin Copy Share Image
Ghosts cannot be put on the witness stand, or have their fingerprints taken. They are completely proof against proof. — Ariana Franklin Copy Share Image
“But it’s a pretense, it’s artificial,” Adelia protested. “Love, honor, respect. When are they ever extended to everyday women? I doubt if that boy… — Ariana Franklin Copy Share Image
“This infatuation must be dispelled; it is necessary for me not to admire you. I do not wish to fall in love.” — Ariana Franklin Copy Share Image
“You are a drab, she told herself, seduced into infatuation by a soldier’s tale. Outremer, bravery, crusade, it is illusory romance. Pull yourself together,… — Ariana Franklin Copy Share Image
A daughter,' Rowley scooped up the child and held her high. The baby blinked from sleep and crowed with him. 'Any fool can have… — Ariana Franklin Copy Share Image
“... Turn over that stone" - she pointed to a flint nearby - "and you will find a charlatan who will dazzle you with… — Ariana Franklin Copy Share Image
“Adelia began to get cross. Why was it women who were to blame for everything—everything, from the Fall of Man to these blasted hedges?… — Ariana Franklin Copy Share Image
Crime, after all, can be a way of establishing identity or acquiring security - at least the magistrate addresses you by name. — Ariana Franklin Copy Share Image
