“Nelson's first thought is that Father Hennessey looks as bad as he does. The priest is still an intimidating presence, with his… — Elly Griffiths Hot-beverages-in-crime-fiction 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… — Elly Griffiths Crime 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… — Elly Griffiths Fear 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… — Elly Griffiths Hot-beverages-in-crime-fiction 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… — Elly Griffiths Animals 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… — Elly Griffiths Maternal love 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… — Elly Griffiths Humorous Copy Share Image
“You know how thick I am. I don't even eat yoghurt because it's got culture in it.” — Elly Griffiths Culture 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… — Elly Griffiths Cats 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… — Elly Griffiths Helen of troy 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… — Elly Griffiths Love Copy Share Image
“Nelson is glad to see a handler and her dog coming towards him. The recognises the woman as Jan Adams, famous in… — Elly Griffiths Barney Copy Share Image
“Peter is suffering from an attack of nostalgia, she knows the symptoms. She mustn't join in otherwise she'll be swept away too,… — Elly Griffiths Nostalgia Copy Share Image
