12 Quotes by Leni Zumas

She knew – it was her job as a teacher of history to know – how many horrors are legitimated in public daylight, against the will of most of the people.

Whatever frees Gin Percival to leave her hair twiggy and wear shapeless sack dresses and smell unwashed – the wife wants that.

What does the word “spinster” do that “bachelor” doesn’t do? Why do they carry different associations? These are language acts, people!