“Perhaps it is just that she learnt the value of the maternal cliché, the love that is always the same no matter how many years pass and burns no less strongly by being expressed in time-worn phrases.” — 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 shoulders and boxer's nose, but his eyes are shadowed and he looks as if he hasn't slept. He puts his hat on the floor and accepts a cup of coffee. 'I'm giving up coffee for Lent,'… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share
“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 of the long tables, a cappucino in front of him. 'Hallo Ruth, sorry to call in on you like this.' 'That's OK.' 'Are you going to get yourself a drink? This coffee's really very good. It's… — Elly Griffiths Copy Share
“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
