“Such disappointments, betrayals and reconciliations were the stuff of married life, but she and Jack had gone through them before the wedding.… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“Nora was sitting up in bed, surrounded by lace pillows, sipping tea. Hugh perched on the edge of the bed and said:… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“We shouldn’t be talking of politics. Women ought to leave such matters to their husbands.” — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
What she needs,' Tom said aloud 'is a husband.' Agnes said crisply, 'Well, she can't have mine. — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
We’re all good when it suits us, he used to say: that doesn’t count. It’s when you want so badly to do… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“I have to go into town," Hugh said as he put on a collar and tie. "Who's going to look after the… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“The kiss of peace, which was part of the ritual of the mass, was the symbol of trust, and no contract, from… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“Marriage is a promise. You can’t keep a promise only when it suits you. You have to keep it against your inclination.… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“My father hated people who preached about morality. We're all good when it suits us, he used to say: that doesn't count.… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“A child will always be what he is, she thought, and not what you want him to be.” — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“The extra line or two around her eyes only made them more fascinating; the touch of silver in her hair enhanced the blackness of… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“You're the one who doesn't understand," Lev said. "In America, I have my own car. There's more food than you can eat, all the… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“They did not suspect her for a moment. It did not occur to them that a woman could be dangerous. How foolish they were.… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“Remember our story. You’re going to visit a cousin who has just started to farm in North Carolina. You’re taking gifts.” “Even though we’re… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“And here's my advice to you. If you get the chance of the mad kind of love, grab it with both hands, and to… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“Two blades clashed, ringing like a bell. Like all small boys, Philip thought his father was invincible; and this was the moment when he… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“It had been a morning of vivid images: the man-made streams, the rats in the butchers’ shops, the stacks of new-minted silver pennies, and… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“tickets and lifts begged on carts, but Grigori was mesmerized by her face as she talked. Once again Lev listened with rapt attention, making… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“A man who has no fear can do anything he wants, Feliks thought. He had learned that lesson eleven years ago, in a railway… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“Alison was relieved: she would have hated to see Mary lose her dignity as well as her life. “Follow me,” said the sheriff. Mary… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
