“Pauline kept a scrapbook into which she pasted important articles that she had cut out of the newspapers. These were about the courageous deeds that had been done by people even if they only had one leg or couldn't see or had been dropped on their heads when they were babies. 'It's to make me brave,' she'd explained to Annika.”
The Star of Kazan is a historical fiction novel that delves into the complexities of life in Kazan during a pivotal period. The story follows characters navigating the interplay of different cultures and identities, offering a rich tapestry of historical detail and personal drama. more
Eva Ibbotson was a celebrated British novelist known for her works in children's and adult fiction. Born on January 21, 1925, she enchanted readers with her imaginative storytelling and whimsical characters. Ibbotson's writing often combined elements of fantasy and romance, infused with humor and wit. She passed away on October 20, 2010, leaving behind a rich literary legacy. more
“His main principles were indeed as follows: everything it is possible to imagine can also exist.”
“there is no path to peace, but peace itself is the path.”
“I see her as a series of marvellous shapes formed at random in the kaleidoscope of desire.”