Két összebékíthetetlen csoport van Londonban, akik örökre éles szembenállásban maradnak, mert elsimíthatatlan érdekellentét áll fenn közöttük: az ambiciózus anyák és a megrögzött agglegények.Az ambici...
Sometimes there are reasons for our fears that we can’tquite explain. Sometimes it’s just something we feel in our bones, something we know to be true, butwould sound foolish to anyone else.
She decided to watch the leaves on the tree across the way. How many would fall off in such a strong wind? ... She now knew why people made such a fuss about weddings. It was to keep the bride's mind...
No one thought her the least bit unattractive, but at the same time, no one was dazzled by her beauty, stunned into speechlessness by her presence, or moved to write poetry in her honor.Men, she thoug...
If one read [Lady Whistledown's Society Papers] often enough, one could almost feel a part of London society without actually attending any balls.
And he stopped going to church entirely, because there seemed no point now in even contemplating prayer for his soul. Besides, the parish church near Kilmartin dated to 1432, and the crumbling stones...
A wise man understands that his comfort is dependent on living in accord with the women in his life and not attempting to command them. His
A vital component of charity and grace is the ability not to draw attention to one’s possession of them. Penelope pursed her lips as she pushed Eloise
You're insufferable. Perhaps, he allowed, but everyone loves me so well. She threw a piece of cheese at him. He caught it and popped it into his mouth, grinning wolfishly as he chewed. You do like to...
You're insane, she breathed. Angus peeled off his sodden coat. That particular refrain is growing tedious. It's difficult to argue with the truth, she muttered. Then she looked up and saw what he was...
You're in a rather odd mood today.I'm soaking wet, Eloise.No need to snap at me about it, I didn't force you to walk across town in the rain.It wasn't raining when I left,. There was something about a...
You might wish to revisit your understanding of the word everything. Gregory turned to his mother.Vocabulary and comprehension were never her strong suits.Violet rolled her eyes. Every day I marvel th...
You did make a few odd noises when we rounded the corner on the second landing, but no, you were most definitely unconscious. Odd noises? Belle's expression turned sheepish. Well, actually it might...
You can't fix this,' she ground out.'That is not true. There is nothing anyone could hold over you that could not be overcome.''By what?' she demanded. 'Rainbows and sprites and the everlasting good w...
You are a treasure, Iris Kenworthy,
Will you allow me to start over this morning? I fear I arose on the wrong side of the bed.'It is I who should apologize. I'm afraid that any side of the bed would have been the wrong one at this hour.
Why do you joke about such things? she snapped.He let his gaze land rather intently on hers. When the alternative is despair, I generally prefer humor. Even if it is of the gallows variety.
When I thought you’d died— Don’t say it, she choked out. You don’t have to relive that. No, he said. I do. I have to tell you. It was the first time— even after all these years of expecting my own dea...
Whatever mirth Miss Wynter had been holding onto burst out in a spray of eggs and bacon ... 'It's a good thing you're wearing yellow,' Elizabeth said to Frances.Frances glanced down at her bodice, shr...
What?You're so neat, she said, looking almost embarrassed. He glanced pointedly over his shoulder. There are four hundred on the other side of this door.But you're ruining me.I can't do it neatly?