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“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

“verbracht. Dort hatte er sich in einem kleinen Dorf nicht weit von der Grenze ein Wochenendhaus gekauft. Es war eine regelrechte Bruchbude gewesen, mit feuchten Mauern, von denen der Putz abbröckelte. Im Laufe der Jahre hatte er sie renoviert und mit schönen, alten Möbeln eingerichtet, so dass sie inzwischen fast wohnlich war. Trotzdem mochte ich die Ausflüge dorthin nicht besonders. Mein Vater hatte viele Freunde in Ungarn, mit denen”
― Natascha Kampusch, 3096 Tage

“overwhelmed his mind’s eye and Aurellia’s words voice echoed inside. “Without Mara, without her, you will live an endless life of loneliness and sorrow.”  He shook his head and tossed off the dark words, telling himself that for now they were young and many years remained ahead for them. Her concerned eyes sent him a question, and he came to her side and held her hand. “Everything will be fine. We’re home and together—we can rest now.” But Talis knew nothing of their world would ever be the”
― John Forrester, Dragon Mage

“them again, and all would change to dull reality--the grass would be only rustling in the wind, and the pool rippling to the waving of the reeds--the rattling teacups would change to tinkling sheep- bells, and the Queen's shrill cries to the voice of the shepherd boy--and the sneeze of the baby, the shriek of the Gryphon, and all thy other queer noises, would change (she knew) to the confused clamour of the busy farm-yard--while the lowing of the cattle in the distance would take the place of the Mock Turtle's heavy sobs. Lastly, she pictured to herself”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland