Sarah Waters
Born: 07-20-1966
Sarah Waters is a British author renowned for her historical fiction, often exploring themes of gender and sexuality. Born in 1966 in Wales, she gained recognition with her debut novel "Tipping the Velvet." Waters' meticulously researched and richly detailed novels, such as "Fingersmith" and "The Night Watch," have earned her numerous awards and critical acclaim, solidifying her as a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
Book summaries for books written by Sarah Waters
Quotes
There are things you do, not because you think you should, but because they’re the right things to do.
You see, there are books that touch our souls and leave a mark on us forever.
Gentlemen can be so wicked, and that is no fault of God's, but our own doing.
The past was poison, a tonic that fuddled the senses and slowed the heartbeat.
I would breathe easier if I lived in a cloud of smoke.
To tell the truth, you must know it first.
I feel so lonely, wrapped in a cocoon spun by my own lies.
The things we seek are often right under our noses, if only we’d open our eyes and truly look.
Our hearts make their own choices, regardless of our intentions.
Do not underestimate the power of books. They possess the ability to change lives.
In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity.
What use are rules and limits if breaking them sets you free?