Inquisitor #74

[stymied]

I'm fairly sure I have the quote and its author
but can't find the exact source -- I've tried Google but with
no success. Does anyone know the source, and does it appear anywhere on the web? (a cryptic hint, without giving too much away!) I only own one of the author's books; his "first and last novel" according to its forward (certainly not his only book) and can't find it in that (from a very rapid scan).

[Tichfield]

I cannot find a reference to this "favourite quotation" anywhere either.

I am beginning to wonder whether it is just the setter's favourite, or if there is something cryptic going on.

[stymied]

Could be, but I'm beginning to feel like a bad case of OCD,
because we're not actually asked for the source -- trouble is,
in theory, it's the only way to be 100% sure.
Might be the sort of thing buried in his many vols of war memoirs -- might try posting it on a fan site, if I can find an appropriate one?

[stymied]

Hi, Tichfield, I've now posted a question which should
appear with an appropriate Google search of the quote;
does your answer agree with mine.

The quotes list on author's_name.co.uk does not include this "favourite quotation"

[Tichfield]

Hi stymied.

Yes, that is the quote and source I have too.

[Rapparee]

I've decided to 'go with the flow' on this one and haven't spent much time trying to confirm the quote. I'm taking it as read that it's correct and that there are no hidden traps.

Elsewhere, it wouldn't be the same without the usual deliberate mistake. See 15a, where a reference is made to healthy plains rather than heathy plains...!!

[stymied]

I'm now going to follow suit, having spent far too much time trying to verify the quote. Somewhat spoils the CW; hope there's nothing silly I've missed. Many thanks, and good night to you all.