Quotes from Old Magic

Marianne Curley ·  317 pages

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“This wind is mystical yet tame, and it sings to me.”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic


“Not to know what happened before you were born is always to remain a child. For what is a man’s life if it is not linked with the life of future generations by memories of the past?”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic


“The cottages are full of life. It's incredible to think they are filled with people who know nothing of computerised technology, nor even running water, sewage systems or electricity. And yet here they live. Surviving.”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic


“The price for Jarrod's freedom is to be my imprisonment.”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic


“I recall the look in Rhauk's eyes the moment he spotted Kate. It will stay with me forever, carved into my brain like an engraving on a headstone. It's as if he found something he treasured, something he's been looking for all his life.”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic



“I did a research assignment on life in the Middle Ages only last year. I found the era fascinating, all that chivalry and court romance. But I never pictured anything as poor as this village. This is the pits. There's no romance here, definitely no chivary. And it stinks--of sweat and smoke and sewage.”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic


“Blood trickles from my throat, on to Kate's white nightgown. She screams at the sight. 'Jarrod, you're bleeding!'
'I'm all right, don't struggle I won't let it get to you.”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic


“I push throughthe wind to the north-facing window and stand before it. 'I will bring her back!' I shout into the darkness.
I do this because I know Rhauk will be listening.”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic


“Malcom clears his throat and Jarrod spins around, Jillian's amulet reflecting the morning sun. 'Kate!”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic


“Your self-assurance scares me.’
'That’s only because you don’t have any.”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic



“Frowning, puzzled, I cross my arms over my chest. "Go to hell." His eyebrows lift as he draws near enough so that I can accept his offer of wine, and smell his pungent breath. " Not without you, my dear”
― Marianne Curley, quote from Old Magic


About the author

Marianne Curley
Born place: in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia
Born date May 20, 1959
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