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Ellis Peters, born on September 28, 1913, and died on October 14, 1995, was a renowned British historical novel writer. Her works are set in medieval England, particularly focusing on the life of monasteries.

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Famous Ellis Peters Quotes

“There is in the end no remedy but truth. It is the one course that cannot be evil.”

Ends Truth Courses Evil Courage Remedy

Book:The Potter's Field

Source: The Potter's Field

“Life goes not in a straight line, lad, but in a circle. The first half we spend venturing as far as the world's end from home and kin and stillness, and the latter half brings us back, by roundabout ways but surely, to that state from which we set out.”

World Way Firsts Ends States Home Lines Half Circles Latter Stillness Straight Lines Lad

Book:Brother Cadfael: The Complete Chronicles

Source: Brother Cadfael: The Complete Chronicles

“In the end there is nothing to be done but to state clearly what has been done, without shame or regret, and say: Here I am, and this is what I am. Now deal with me as you see fit. That is your right. Mine is to stand by the act, and pay the price. You do what you must do, and pay for it. So in the end all things are simple.”

Has Beens Ends States Done Simple Deals Pay Mines Regret Fit All Things Shame Here I Am Pay The Price

Book:Brother Cadfael: The Complete Chronicles

Source: Brother Cadfael: The Complete Chronicles

“Truth can be costly, but in the end it never falls short of value for the price paid.”

Ends Values Fall Paid

Author:Ellis Peters

About the Author

Born: September 28, 1913
Died: October 14, 1995
Known for: Author
Quotes: 63

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Brother Cadfael: The Complete ChroniclesRelated source material

One Corpse Too ManyRelated source material

A Morbid Taste for BonesRelated source material

Dead Man's RansomRelated source material

The Potter's FieldRelated source material

A Rare Benedictine: The Advent Of Brother CadfaelRelated source material

St. Peter's FairRelated source material

The Confession of Brother HaluinRelated source material

The Heretic's ApprenticeRelated source material

The Hermit Of Eyton ForestRelated source material

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