Deceivingly, Miss Neville, the word vodka means 'little water.' The Russians are masters of the understatement. - Lord Nash
I would know your scent anywhere. Even in the darkest night in the darkest room with a hundred other people. His voice dropped to a husky whisper. Yes, Camille. I would know it. Always, I would know.....
The truth is, Sidonie, I don’t fare well with women. He spoke coolly, and without looking at her. It is my own fault, of course. I…I neglect them. I forget where I’m supposed to be, and when I’m suppo...
Did you know, ma'am, that our mutual friend can say kiss my arse in six languages?
Gibbons came trotting out of the dressing room with Nash’s best evening clothes draped over his arm, whistling a merry tune—always a bad sign.What are you doing with those? Nash asked suspiciously.Che...
If there is something one wants badly, one must often be bold.
Oh, aye. I'm the devil all right. And last night, you were begging to step into the fire.
Number Four Whitehall was rather like a gristmill, with more work to grind out than wanted weighing, and Napier was booked from now until death with meetings, appointments, and general government arse...
Job to remember everything. But the lady was a conundrum wrapped in an enigma. Alas, Napier loved nothing better
Sidonie, he said, his voice strangely hoarse. You are the most—I mean, you are so…I find you…ah, devil take it! Never mind!I beg your pardon?Nothing, he growled. I misspoke. What did you say about ora...
Sometimes the only thing which truly tempts us is the thing which we cannot have.