In 'The Blood Doctor,' I wrote about the history of haemophilia and the devastating effects of the disease at a time when there was no remedy. Ruth Rendell blooddevastatedisease Change image and share on social
I think we all fear appearing foolish in public. We don't want to be laughed at. Ruth Rendell appearfearfoolish Change image and share on social
The treatment of patients with contaminated blood has been described as one of the most tragic episodes in the history of the NHS. Ruth Rendell bloodcontaminateepisode Change image and share on social
Some women lose their husbands, and their worlds change because their financial circumstances change. All I have in common with them is a grief. Ruth Rendell changecircumstancecommon Change image and share on social
Suspense is my thing. I think I am able to make people want to keep turning pages. They want to know what happens. Ruth Rendell makepagepeople Change image and share on social
People are still being put into geriatric wards when they don't need it. They need treatment, not just being put into bed and fed. Ruth Rendell bedfeedgeriatric Change image and share on social
Ford Maddox Ford's 'The Good Soldier' is my favourite novel. I first read it in the 1950s and have read it about 20 times since. It's possibly the best-constructed book in the English language. Ruth Rendell 1950sbookconstruct Change image and share on social
Hugh Grant will always be associated with his scandal, and so will Max Mosley. Ruth Rendell granthughmax Change image and share on social