There is only one reason I did not go down in flames over the Angers, and that is because I knew I… — Elizabeth Wein Fire Copy Share Image
“It’s not desperation—there is something inhuman in it. That is what I find so creepy. Five years of destruction and mayhem, lives… — Elizabeth Wein Five years Copy Share Image
“The quick, sudden terror of exploding bombs is not the same as the never-ending, bone-sapping fear of discovery and capture. It never… — Elizabeth Wein Bombs Copy Share Image
Oh Julie, wouldn’t I know if you were dead? Wouldn’t I feel it happening, like a jolt of electricity to my heart? — Elizabeth Wein Electricity Copy Share Image
“Patriotism is not enough—I must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone.” She” — Elizabeth Wein Anger Copy Share Image
But I have told the truth. Isn't that ironic? They sent me because I am so good at telling lies. But I… — Elizabeth Wein Ironic Copy Share Image
Nothing like an arcane literary debate with your tyrannical master while you pass the time leading to your execution. — Elizabeth Wein Arcane Copy Share Image
It never occurred to him that now he was looking at his master, at the one person in all the world who… — Elizabeth Wein Angry Copy Share Image
“It’s awful, telling it like this, isn’t it? As though we didn’t know the ending. As though it could have another ending.… — Elizabeth Wein Death Copy Share Image
“I don't recognise any of my emotions any more. There's no such thing as plain joy or grief. It's horror and relief… — Elizabeth Wein Gratitude Copy Share Image
“What's strange about the whole thing is that although it's riddled with nonsense, altogether it's true - Julie's told our story, mine… — Elizabeth Wein Foul language Copy Share Image
“Róża laughed until she broke off choking. 'Oh, so now that I've got a decent coat I'm supposed to stay in the… — Elizabeth Wein Ptsd Copy Share Image
“I am no longer afraid of getting old. Indeed I can't believe I ever said anything so stupid. So childish. So offensive… — Elizabeth Wein Getting old Copy Share Image
I think as readers we put ourselves in the protagonist's place because we want to be like that person. That's why sometimes… — Elizabeth Wein Books Copy Share Image
“I ken who you are! You're Strathfearn's granddaughter. Julie Stuart, is it? Och, aye, Lady Julia! Well then, Lady Julia, tell me… — Elizabeth Wein Aye Copy Share Image
“It makes you very uncomfortable to realize that your emotional attachment to something is an indulgence.” — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
There were no route maps posted on the walls, but a Wonderland-style sign commanding, 'If you know where you are, then please… — Elizabeth Wein Maps Copy Share Image
Five years of destruction and mayhem, lives lost everywhere, shortages of food and fuel and clothing - and the insane mind behind… — Elizabeth Wein Behinds Copy Share Image
“I realized I would be forced to run away from home if someone tried to arrange a marriage for me. I didn't… — Elizabeth Wein Adulthood Copy Share Image
It's an illusion I've noticed before-- words on a page are like oxygen to a petrol engine, firing up ghosts. It only… — Elizabeth Wein Fall Copy Share Image
“I am scared of the way they are clinging to the French and Belgian ports, even though they’ve been pushed out of… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
