The Baby-Snatcher Quotes

“We need someone to blame, don’t we, at a time like this? Besides ourselves, of course.”
― Ann Cleeves, The Baby-Snatcher

“They shared a moment’s silence in contemplation of people who wasted the effect of good beer.”
― Ann Cleeves, The Baby-Snatcher

“She said she’d love to but it would only be a distraction. As if something enjoyable couldn’t possibly be worthwhile.”
― Ann Cleeves, The Baby-Snatcher

“What about Bernie?’ Claire had said, but when they asked Mr Howe he said a sandwich would do for him and continued to practise his magic tricks. So Ramsay called in an eager young constable to stay in the house and they drove away from the Headland, Sal Wedderburn in the driving seat and Marilyn and Claire silently in the back. He was surprised there were no reporters waiting for them in the street. Only the slight movement of upstairs net curtains marked their going”
― Ann Cleeves, The Baby-Snatcher

“only role. There wasn’t any warmth there. If another woman showed him”
― Ann Cleeves, The Baby-Snatcher