“He came of a race of drinkers who look contemptuously upon an alcoholic content of twelve percent, unaware that the fermented grape works its enchantments more subtly than the distilled spirits of grain. I do not imply that he was drunk; let us say, rather, that the Tears of Christ opened his heart.”
Vera Caspary was an American writer renowned for her psychological thrillers. Born on November 13, 1899, she achieved fame with her novel 'The Face on the Milk Carton' and other works that delved into complex human emotions and psychological manipulation. Caspary's writing frequently examined the darker aspects of human nature, making her a prominent figure in the genre. She passed away on June 13, 1987. more
“One may reach everywhere, with its resources and power; however, not the heart.”
“My heart yields dividends unseen; thou art my soul's annuity.”