Viveca Sten > Quotes

“She turned over and looked at her husband lying in bed next to her. Henrik was breathing peacefully,”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“There had been no need for the company of others, just a deep desire to be left alone and in peace.”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“looked”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“Nora Linde automatically answered her cell phone”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“belong to someone from”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“a lift back with the maritime police. Or take the Waxholmsbolaget ferry,” he said with a grin. “Fine by me,” said Thomas. “You’re welcome to talk me into a helicopter ride any day.” Persson got to his feet, indicating the briefing was over. “That’s settled, then. Come and see me when you get back so I can get a status report.” He stopped in the doorway, scratching his chin. “Play things”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“it didn’t take long for nature to reclaim her territory.”
― Viveca Sten, Buried in Secret

“Slussen”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“another”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“People commit murder for the strangest reasons. And for much less money than you might think.”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“She ran to her bag and grabbed her phone. She called Thomas as quickly as she could. “It’s Nora. I’m on Trouville beach. I’ve just found Jonny Almhult. He was floating in the water. Like a lump of wood. He’s dead.” She started giggling hysterically and pinched her arm to stop herself. “Sorry. It was just so horrible. I’m here with the boys. I don’t know what to do.” The last sentence ended in a sob. She felt dizzy and could hardly stay on her feet”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“She unclipped the barrette holding her ponytail in place, then refastened it—a ritual seemingly designed to give her time to think.”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“Every surface is spotlessly clean as usual. They have just finished renovating, and Christian has put a lot of time and effort into the choice of colors and materials. It was his idea; Hanna could easily have lived with the previous decor for a while longer. However, she has to admit that it looks good. The gray granite countertops blend perfectly with the kitchen cupboards, and the eye-wateringly expensive wooden flooring provides that extra-special finish.”
― Viveca Sten, Hidden in Snow

“She tensed her leg and arm muscles for ten seconds, holding her breath. Then she breathed out and let them relax. She did this exercise three times. She inhaled deeply to calm her body and trick it into sleeping.”
― Viveca Sten, Closed Circles

“Monica kissed her on both cheeks in the French manner. What the hell is wrong with a good old Swedish hug?”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“THE TRANSLATOR Marlaine Delargy is based in Shropshire in the United Kingdom. She studied Swedish and German at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth,”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“Jeanette grew up in Tierp, but the”
― Viveca Sten, In Harm's Way

“Above all she liked her long, shapely legs, the result of many years of jogging. She found it so easy to think while she jogged. Her breasts weren’t exactly something to shout about, particularly after two children, but then again, you could get push-up bras these days. That helped a bit.”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“She didn’t mind the odd guest, but sometimes it was nice just to be alone as a family,”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“The constant mom anxiety that never really goes away is gnawing at her.”
― Viveca Sten, Hidden in Snow

“The first rays of the sun found their”
― Viveca Sten, Guiltless

“on legal matters, the idea of a crime novel set on Sandhamn was irresistible. However, this book would never have been written if a significant number of kind individuals had not offered their time and expertise. I would like to begin by warmly thanking Gunilla Pettersson; she lives on the island and has answered countless questions about”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“Simon, who was six, was lying with his bottom in the air and his head buried deep in the pillow. It was hard to believe he could actually breathe in that position. Adam, who had just turned ten, had kicked off the covers and was sprawled diagonally across the bed. His white-blond hair was damp with sweat, curling slightly at the back of his neck. Both were fast asleep.”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“Fuck, fuck, fuck, thought Jonny Almhult. The persistent knocking on his front door just wouldn’t stop. His head felt like a brick, and he could have used his tongue to sand down his mother’s skiff”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“five minutes to get there,” she said.”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“A home was like a silent witness to the owner’s life.”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“She loathed the helplessness that came with a lack of money.”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“It was only in the United States that teenagers were locked up in real jails, he tried to tell himself, but still his stomach contracted with abject terror.”
― Viveca Sten, In the Heat of the Moment

“lighthouse”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters

“With a firm grip on the tiller he could cope with both wind and waves while holding a steady course.”
― Viveca Sten, Still Waters