Quote by: Dorothy Dunnett

For once I didn't look away immediately. I forced myself to meet her contemptuous gaze. I allowed myself be swept away by it, to drown in it - the way I'd done so many times before. The way I would willingly do again. Because at least she was here to hate me. At least I had that. I watched my daughter conjure up the filthiest look in her vast arsenal before she turned away with complete disdain. I didn't mind that so much. It meant I could watch her, drink her in without her protest. Look at our daughter, Callum. Isn't she beautiful, so very beautiful? She laughs like me, but when she smiles... Oh Callum, when she smiles, it's picnics in Celebration Park and sunsets on our beach and our very first kiss all over again. When Callie Rose smiles at me, she lights up my life. When Callie Rose smiles at me.


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Author Bio


  • NameDorothy Dunnett
  • DescriptionBritish writer
  • BornAugust 25, 1923
  • DiedNovember 9, 2001
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire