“When she bought the cats her mother asked her straight out if they were 'baby substitutes'. 'No,' Ruth had answered, straight-faced. 'They're kittens. If I had a baby it would be a cat substitute.” — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“Nelson's first thought is that Father Hennessey looks as bad as he does. The priest is still an intimidating presence, with his rugby player's… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“You need a break, a complete rest, recharge your batteries.' Recharge your batteries. What the hell does that mean? Nelson prides himself on not… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“What I'm afraid of," says Delilah suddenly in a high, strained voice, "is that one day someone asks me how many children I have… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“As Ruth only knows one priest (one male priest that is) she's not that surprised to find Father Hennessey waiting for her at one… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“Maybe humans need animals to help them understand the world. Certainly it’s hard to see what else cats do for humans, aside from looking… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“Sometimes,’ says Bob, trying to eat a falafel and balance his glass at the same time.” — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“But for Ruth, that moment when she held Lucy in her arms was a turning point. She knew then that she would do anything… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“Does the world really need another long essay on environmental archaeology and freshwater mollusks? Well, it's going to get one, whether it likes it… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“You know how thick I am. I don't even eat yoghurt because it's got culture in it.” — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“When she bought the cats her mother asked her straight out if they were 'baby substitutes'. 'No,' Ruth had answered, straight-faced. 'They're kittens. If… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“She’s unmarried but, as she confided early on to Judy, ‘not short of offers’. Nelson often thinks that Jo is not nearly as attractive… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
“Perhaps it is just that she learnt the value of the maternal cliché, the love that is always the same no matter how many… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share Image
