Ellen Read Quotes

“How beautiful the house was with its magnolia trees lining the drive, their branches outstretched as if they were beckoning him inside (Page 6)”
― Ellen Read, Love The Gift

“A feeling of calm always fell over her like a cloak of happiness settling on her shoulders when she entered her father’s woods. Tall trees welcomed her under their canopy, offering her protection, while a carpet of yellow lesser celandine, with their shiny star-like flowers and dark green heart-shaped leaves, tickled her ankles as she walked amongst them.”
― Ellen Read, The Treasure

“I decided an Akubra did not a bushy make - Ellen Read - An Ordinary Man
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― Ellen Read

“The stone wall was at her back, a door in the wall on her left and bluebells grew on either side of the seat.”
― Ellen Read, Love The Gift

“Hope, child, is one of the most important things in life. With hope, we take the next step forward.”
― Ellen Read, The Treasure

“The time has passed for secrets. Today we fly for real.”
― Ellen Read, The Treasure

“It belongs to another time. We must move forward to the future.”
― Ellen Read

“Matilda threw some grain onto the ground for the chickens. A smile flitted across her lips at the thought that she’d saved these last six chickens from the oaf’s mad obsession with collecting feathers”
― Ellen Read , The Treasure

“One chair available. There were only two chairs in the shop. A man occupied one of
these. I glanced away and then back again. Two chairs forbade the unwritten rule. Did
everyone follow it? Miss one chair and sit down, but there was no third chair.”
― Ellen Read, An Ordinary Man

“I abseiled down the front of the waterfall.”
― Ellen Read, An Ordinary Man

“Orchids?” Here I go again, repeating every word but this time I smiled. Orchids. Now that sounded better. More like my first impression.”
― Ellen Read, An Ordinary Man

“There’s no time to waste,” Alexandra said, and grabbed Edith’s hand. “Look, he’s turned into Swanson Street.”
“He might see us,” Edith objected.
“Of course, he won’t. He doesn’t suspect we’ll follow him.” Alexandra tugged on Edith’s hand and pulled her along. “Why is he going up Flinders Lane?” Edith asked. “There aren’t as many people in Flinders Lane. He’s bound to see us.”
― Ellen Read, Alexandra & Edith's Escapades - The Diamond Ring

“Alexandra gasped and fell backwards. The blood drained from her face as ice tracked through her veins. She scrambled back to the keyhole and stared at the men in the room.”
― Ellen Read, Alexandra & Edith's Escapades - The Diamond Ring