What difference would it make if I knew I was your daughter? You could have said it years ago. You couldâve told me and asked me to keep it secret, and I would, no matter how young I was, Iâd have done that if you asked me. Iâd have been so proud nothing wouldâve torn it out of me, if you asked me to keep it secret. But you never.
NORTHERN LIGHTS, Philip Pullman












