“A smile couldn't be brought into court as evidence. You couldn't arrest a man because he had trembled. Brown eyes had stolen a peep at gray eyes, so what? The tone of a voice was something that died with a word.”
Quote by Vera Caspary
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Vera Caspary
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
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