Last and First Lines

I don't really have time for preamble as I am scrambling to get ready for Toronto, but before I go on a brief hiatus I will give the source for yesterday's Last and First Lines. They are from A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell. Published in 1977 It is perhaps her darkest book. Although since I have read no other Ruth Rendell I am relying on the kindness of strangers for that information. I also saw a filmed adaptation a few years ago at the Cleveland Film festival titled The Ceremony directed by Claude Chabrol, who directed the classic Diabolique (the original).

I hope to post from Toronto, but If not I will return after Sept. 10. I also hope to figure out why all the previous posts in September are suddenly in italics. Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.