“He knew how little praise it took for an insecure person to feel grateful.” — Ann Cleeves Copy Share Image
“When Fran had died and people had shared their own stories of grieving he’d wanted to hit them, to scream, I don’t care if… — Ann Cleeves Copy Share Image
“I suppose if you love someone, you don´t stop them doing the things that make them happy.” — Ann Cleeves Copy Share Image
“Rather than the grey and dreary institutions of public perception, these should be places of innovation and experiment, where readers can take a chance… — Ann Cleeves Copy Share Image
“Oh, I’m interested in everything, Joe. That’s why I’m a bloody brilliant detective.’ She gave him her widest smile. ‘That’s why I’m in charge… — Ann Cleeves Copy Share Image
“Maybe my parents had it right, and all kids need is love, fresh air and a bit of healthy neglect.” — Ann Cleeves Copy Share Image
“He was a crazy Time Lord trying to turn back the clock, to save this woman when he’d failed to save the other.” — Ann Cleeves Copy Share Image
“only role. There wasn’t any warmth there. If another woman showed him” — Ann Cleeves Copy Share Image
“He knew how little praise it took for an insecure person to feel grateful.” — Ann Cleeves Copy Share Image
“A young woman doctor had broken the news to her that she had cancer. She had been very gentle, very sympathetic. ‘Sit down, Mrs… — Ann Cleeves Copy Share Image
