“Honesty is overrated. As someone once said, 'Secrecy is the first essential in affairs of the heart.'" "It was the Duc de… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“I want to hide somewhere. I don't want to bear this. I don't want to be strong." "You don't have to be,"… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“I shall leave you to your Sisyphean task." "What does that mean?" he heard Daisy ask. Lillian replied while her smiling gaze… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“I wonder why it is that so many light-haired women smell of amber..." "You mean amber perfume?" Daisy asked. "No-their skin itself.… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Smiling wistfully at the thought of her beloved sister, Daisy felt a wave of loneliness sweep over her. She and Lillian had… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“A pity that she gets so upset about little things, isn't it?" "Like the time we sneaked the greased piglet into Mrs.… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Despite the sisters' pretend rivalry and occasional squabbles, they were each other's staunchest ally and closest friend. Few people in Lillian's life… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“There are some who believe that perfume is magic. The fragrance of a thing is its purest essence. And certain scents can… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“While the indecisive customer hovered over an array of perfumes that Nettle had brought out for her, the American girls browsed among… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
