“A young woman doctor had broken the news to her that she had cancer. She had been very gentle, very sympathetic. ‘Sit down, Mrs Bowman,’ she had said. ‘Don’t hold in your feelings. Cry if you want to. It’s bound… — 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 on a book, pick one because they like the look of the cover or the title or because they see it returned by the gorgeous young man who lives in their street. After all, they will… — Ann Cleeves Copy Share
“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
