“Nothing more likely,"said Hannasyde. "I've got to try and rattle him." "It's him that'll do the rattling,"said the Sergeant darkly. "he's the… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“I see,' agreed Rule. 'You are going to be the Sacrifice.' She looked up at him rather shyly. 'It c-can't signify to… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Well aware that to bring the voice of sober reason to bear upon the exaggerations of agitated females was both fruitless and… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Bouncer, recognizing a well-wisher, got up, and thrust his cold, wet nose under her hand, assuming as he did so the soulful… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Monseigneur, I have killed you! You are dead! You are dead!" You display an unseemly joy," he remarked. "I had no notion… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
People who start a sentence with personally ought to be thrown to the lions. It's a repulsive habit. — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“I just told them that dear Uncle Silas has gone away on a long journey," she said. "They're such mites, you know,… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“I don't ask you - fribble!' snapped his lordship, rounding on him, with the speed of a whiplash. 'You may keep your… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“The youngest Merriville, bursting into the room some time later, found them seated side by side on the sofa. 'Buddle said I… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Miss Grantham's sense of humour got the better of her at this point, and, tottering towards a chair, she sank into it,… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Miss Allison realised with a slight sinking of the heart that she was to be made the recipient of confidences.” — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“That drew a laugh from Jessamy, but he said, after a moment: “You had better flay me. It was my fault—all my… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“I must own, too, that I can't be astonished at his being vexed to death over this business. It is excessively awkward!… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Crawley, I do trust that you have rung that bell, for if I stand in this disagreeable wind you know I shall… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“If I must consort with rogues [...] I own I like them to be in the grand manner.” — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“A jaw like a mastiff's, a frame like a giant's, eyes like two daggers, a smile like a tiger's snarl,"Bernard murmured. "Aye,… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“They dined early, and as soon as the meal was over Margaret went up to change into the frock she had worn… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Miss Taverner took the whip and reins in her hands, and mounted into the driving-seat, scorning assistance. "Take your orders from Miss… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“The Reverend William Trent, whose mind was of a serious order, had several times warned his elder sister that too lively a… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Lord Worth: 'I think you may be quite useful to me. The heiress has a brother.' Captain Audley: 'I am not the… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Sir, do you know how they were used to fill balloons, and how they now do it?” “No,” said Alverstoke. “I’ve no… — Georgette heyer Copy Share Image
“Upon her butler’s announcing the arrival of Mr Ravenscar, Lady Mablethorpe, who had been dozing over a novel from the Circulating Library, sat up… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“I may have said that I wanted to have an adventure," replied Miss Thane. "But I never said that I wanted to be murdered… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Will you marry me, vile and abominable girl that you are? Yes, but, mind, it only to save my neck from being wrung! — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Lady Winwood being denied, the morning caller inquired with some anxiety for Miss Winwood, or, in fact, for any of the young ladies.” — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
I have seen what comes of being patient," Amanda said with a boding look. "And I have no opinion of it." "What does come… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Goodbye!" "Oh, not goodbye!" he protested. "I mean to know you better, Miss Lanyon of Undershaw!" "To be sure, it does seem a pity… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“he disclosed that he had been set upon by two Bedlamites, both of whom had jumped out from behind a bush, roaring at him… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Randall laid his hand on Stella's, but only to remove it from his sleeve. "My precious, you really must have some regard for my… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
She stretched out her hand, saying, “Vernon! My dear, what a delightful surprise!” “What’s surprising about it?” he enquired, lifting his black brows. “Didn’t… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Nothing more likely,"said Hannasyde. "I've got to try and rattle him." "It's him that'll do the rattling,"said the Sergeant darkly. "he's the nearest thing… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Yes, darling, that is quite a nice frock, but the hankerchief is not only the wrong shade of grey, but quite damnably tied. Let… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“The Viscount stepped into the room. "Came to see if you was dead," he said. "Laid Pom odds you weren't." Lethbridge passed his hand… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
