Murder at Thornton Park Quotes

“Time meant nothing.
She loved him in an instant.
She would love him forever.”
― Ellen Read, The Dragon Sleeps

“There is always stardust in my eyes when I look at you, my love.”
― Ellen Read, The Dragon Sleeps

“Never turn your back on happiness”
― Ellen Read, The Dragon Sleeps

“The spicy sweet fragrance of the large full blooms, which rambled over the side and top of an arched metal framework, welcomed them as they walked beneath them. Shafts of sunlight pierced the canopy, dust motes floating languorously in the golden beams that spotlighted clumps of wayward snowdrops growing in the lawn.”
― Ellen Read, The Dragon Sleeps

“A Willie Wagtail, a small bird with a black back and, as the name suggested, a black tail that continually wagged, ran beneath the wattle, seemingly to chastise the noisy lorikeets.”
― Ellen Read, The Dragon Sleeps

“Violet picking violets… Alexandra’s gaze came to rest on the petite purple flower.”
― Ellen Read, The Dragon Sleeps

“Yes, you should,” Edith said, her voice little more than a whisper. “Never turn your back on happiness.”
― Ellen Read, The Dragon Sleeps

“Alexandra took the rose and lifted it to her face. The fragrance was intoxicating and the soft petals tickled her lips, as they must have done Benedict’s. It was as if he had kissed her. A shiver of delight caressed her body and she felt the warmth of a blush on her throat and cheeks.”
― Ellen Read, The Dragon Sleeps

“Alexandra carried a plate of scrambled eggs and toast from the sideboard to the table (Page 101.)”
― Ellen Read, The Dragon Sleeps

“Time meant nothing.
She loved him in an instant.
She would love him forever.”

Murder at Thornton Park”
― Ellen Read, Murder at Thornton Park