“But, here was a curious thing. The more I tried to give up thinking of her, the more I said to myself, 'She's nothing to you', the harder I tried to pluck the idea of her out of my heart, the more she stayed there.”
Book:Fingersmith
Quote by Sarah Waters
Work
Fingersmith
In this gripping historical novel, a young woman is drawn into a complex web of deceit and intrigue in 19th-century London. The story follows her journey as she navigates the treacherous world of fraud and identity theft, all while trying to protect her own. more
Author
Sarah Waters
Sarah Waters is a renowned British contemporary novelist, born on July 21, 1966. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, particularly for her focus on female emotions and gender issues. Her notable works include 'Fictional Holmes' and 'Tipping the Velvet'. more
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