Sown in Tears Quotes

“We’re having another meeting tonight, if you can come,” Yaakov said. “The soldiers are watching the village very closely,” she said, speaking in a whisper. “They are on the lookout for anyone who might be involved in organizing.”
Arguments continued in all corners of the room. One man vehemently warned, “Anyone involved in advancing reforms or revolution against the government could face prison or a firing squad.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“Captain Vaselik was her only chance. She re-tied her kerchief, smoothed her clothes as much as possible and hoped she looked presentable enough as she and the children left for headquarters.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“Don’t get any ideas,” Vaselik said as Leah left the room. “She’s a widowed Jew and my cook, so forget whatever you’re thinking.” “And you Ivan, what are you thinking?” asked Mikhail. “Less risk than a superior’s wife, no?”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“Would there be extra payment for my services?” Leah tried not to appear too eager. “Is money all you Jews ever think about?” Vaselik asked. “It’s easy to be so offhand about money when you have it,” she replied coldly.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“Now she collapsed in a heap next to her boys. Although she was desperate for sleep, worries about getting more food kept her awake.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“That evening Vaselik stood at his window watching Leah leave, her baby swaddled in the shaw tied over her shoulder. Leah looked like an apparition from another world.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“The sounds grew louder and closer. At first they were muffles as if wrapped in cotton wool, then they became sharper as guns cracked, horses whinnied, doors mashed open, followed by the awful sounds of people screaming.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“Tonight must be our secret,“ she said to him. “Swear it.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“Suddenly in the line of solders, she saw him. The boy who had killed Morris. She knew he was Morris’ killer. There was no mistake.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“Here in the Settlement of the Pale, life was hard, but in times of real trouble, Leah thought it was always worse for the Jews.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“Her whole face lights up when she smiles, Vaselik thought. She’s almost beautiful. When Leah entered the office and saw Vaselik standing there, her heart sklipped a beat like any foolish adolescent girl. Still he was her enemy...”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“She held her breath, when suddenly there was a pounding on the cellar door. No one moved, but the door broke open and Leah saw the outline of a man in a  long military coat, holding a sword reflecting the glow of the fires outside.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle

“Are you afraid?” he asked moving his chair directly in front of her. “Should I be?” she answered getting her courage back. She stood about to dart away, but Vaselik stopped her, took her hands and studied them intently.”
― Beverly Magid, Sown in Tears: A Historical Novel of Love and Struggle