The House in the Woods Quotes

“Wilton Shopping Village had been running a roller disco in the school holidays for the last few years, and it had become something of a Jones family tradition to visit it. The rink was built on the lawn within the inner courtyard that had once been used to stretch out the carpets that were woven here, with wooden sheds erected around the perimeter where local traders could sell their goods. There was a bar and Mack had already enjoyed a glass of wine. It had been a little stronger than she had expected, and had gone to her head. That was the reason—and not any innate lack of balance or ability—that had led to her unsteadiness. That was what she told herself, in any event”
― Mark Dawson, The House in the Woods