“There was nothing like the smell of books, particularly old books—that magical combination of oaky aged paper, the rich robustness of leather, the silkiness of binding, together with the fruity topnotes of faded ink, all combining to produce the perfect… — H.Y. Hanna Copy Share Image
“Aren’t you feeling well, dear?” “Did you have an accident?” “Perhaps you need a nice cup of tea?” The last comment brought a reluctant… — H.Y. Hanna Copy Share Image
“there is something within chocolate itself, a dark and powerful magic which works on the mind and body.” — H.Y. Hanna Copy Share Image
“The coffee table was laid out with a full Royal Doulton tea service and a selection of freshly baked scones, hot buttered teacakes, little… — H.Y. Hanna Copy Share Image
“reputation for being weird.” “Weird? What do you mean, weird?” “Like… the weather is always different there. It could be sunny everywhere else but… — H.Y. Hanna Copy Share Image
“There are a lot of words that have completely different meanings, depending on the context. ‘Tea’ is another one. It can mean the hot… — H.Y. Hanna Copy Share Image
“suppose the British newspapers reported the sinking of the Titanic as “a regrettable excursion” — H.Y. Hanna Copy Share Image
“There was nothing like the smell of books, particularly old books—that magical combination of oaky aged paper, the rich robustness of leather, the silkiness… — H.Y. Hanna Copy Share Image
