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Mary Stewart, a British novelist, was born on September 17, 1916, and passed away on May 9, 2014. Known for her suspense, historical, and romance novels, her works have enjoyed great popularity among readers.

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Famous Mary Stewart Quotes

“Arthur thought it better to make sure that the scattered Saxon forces could not re-form, at least while he came south for his father's burial." "He is young,"she said, "for such a charge." I smiled. "But ready for it, and more than able. Believe me, it was like seeing a young falcon take to the air, or a swan to the water.”

Leadership Legend Arthurian Legend Merlin

Book:The Last Enchantment

Source: The Last Enchantment

“Wait for me." It was the same farewell as always. "Wait for me. I shall come back." And as ever, I made the same reply. "What else have I to do but wait for you? I shall be here, when you come again.”

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Book:The Crystal Cave

Source: The Crystal Cave

“Only a child expects life to be just; it's a man's part to stand by the consequences of his deeds.”

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Book:The Hollow Hills

Source: The Hollow Hills

“It is one thing to have the gift of seeing the spirits and hearing the Gods who move about us as we come and go; but it is a gift of darkness as well as light.”

Fantasy Arthur Arthurian Legend

Author:Mary Stewart

“I am nothing, yes; I am air and darkness, a word, a promise. I watch in the crystal and I wait in the hollow hills. But out there in the light I have a young king and a bright sword to do my work for me, and build what will stand when my name is only a word for forgotten songs and outworn wisdom, and when your name, Morgause, is only a hissing in the dark.”

Arthurian Legend Arthurian Merlin

Book:The Hollow Hills

Source: The Hollow Hills

About the Author

Born: September 17, 1916
Died: May 9, 2014
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 73

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