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Elizabeth Wein, born on October 2, 1964, is a British writer known for her historical fiction and young adult literature. Her works are celebrated for their deep historical insights and nuanced portrayals of female characters. Her notable works include 'The Time Traveler's Wife' and 'Beautiful Mind', which have become bestsellers and have had a significant impact on young adult literature.

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“If you show this devious little liar one atom's worth of compassion I will have you shot.”

Ifs Littles Shows Compassion Shots Liars Atoms Devious

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“It was a rather extraordinary conversation if you think about it -- both of us speaking in code. But not military code, not Intelligence or Resistance code -- just feminine code.”

Ifs Thinking Military Conversation Extraordinary Resistance Code Feminine

Book:Code Name Verity

Source: Code Name Verity

“Oh Julie, wouldn’t I know if you were dead? Wouldn’t I feel it happening, like a jolt of electricity to my heart?”

Ifs Knows Feels Heart My Heart Happenings Electricity

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“There were no route maps posted on the walls, but a Wonderland-style sign commanding, 'If you know where you are, then please tell others.”

Ifs Knows Style Wall Please Maps Where You Are Routes Wonderland

Book:Code Name Verity

Source: Code Name Verity

“There is only one reason I did not go down in flames over the Angers, and that is because I knew I had Julie in the back. Would never have had the presence of mind to put that fire out if I hadn't been trying to save her life.”

Ifs Trying Mind Reason Fire Flames Presence Of Mind

Book:Code Name Verity

Source: Code Name Verity

“It never occurred to him that now he was looking at his master, at the one person in all the world who held his fate right between her palms - me, in patched hand-me-downs and untrimmed hair and idiot smile - and that my hatred for him is pure and black and unforgiving. And that I don't believe in God, but if I did, if I did, it would be the God of Moses, angry and demanding and OUT FOR REVENGE.”

Ifs World Believe Persons Hands Would Be Black Fate Masters Hair Pure Hatred Angry Don't Believe Revenge Idiot Believe In God Palms Moses Unforgiving

Author:Elizabeth Wein

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Born: October 2, 1964
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