Which was why, some six hours later, Alexia Maccon's daughter was born inside the head of an octomaton in the presence of… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
It's no good choosing your first husband from a school for evil geniuses. Much too difficult to kill. — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
I mean to say, really, I am near to developing a neurosis - is there anyone around who doesn't want to study… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Lady Maccon stopped suddenly. Her husband got four long strides ahead before he realized she had paused. She was starring thoughtfully up… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
I had a recent delivery of new fashion plates from Paris, and you hardly glanced at the hairstyles. My husband tells me… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Why? I mean, why you? I can perfectly comprehend not liking my husband. I dislike him intensely most of the time.” Professor… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Alexia had found pregnancy relatively manageable, up to a point. That point having been some three weeks ago, at which juncture her… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
What have I done thins time?" he paused to ask before continuing with his oral expedition about her body: her husband, the… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Later on Lady Maccon was to describe that particular day as the worst of her life. She had neither the soul nor… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Ah, Lady Maccon, how lovely. I did wonder when you would track us down.” “I was unavoidably delayed by husbands and Ivys,”… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Oh, Herbert," she said pleadingly to her silent husband, "you must make him marry her! Call for the parson immediately! Look at… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
“There was a pleasantness to the air and a spirit about the town that did not come from its color, but from some inner,… — gail carriger Copy Share Image
I do not giggle without purpose. Lady Linette says you should never misapply a giggle. — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
My Hallway" remarked Lord Akeldama,"Has never seen such lively action. And That, my sugarplums, is saying something! — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
“Ball?" said one of the Pistons with interest. "We like balls." Dimity gave them her best, most haughty look. "Yes, but are you certain… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
“Goodness gracious me,' exclaimed Alexia, 'what are you wearing? It looks like the unfortunate progeny of an illicit union between a pair of binoculars… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
“Ivy waved the wet handkerchief, as much as to say, words cannot possibly articulate my profound distress. Then, because Ivy never settled for meaningful… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Lady Maccon cogitated. She would like to encourage this new spirit of social-mindedness. If Felicity needed anything in her life, it was a cause.… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Why did you want to go and distract me like that? I was quite in my element and everything.' Conall laughed. 'Someone has to… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
“She wondered if the immortal's avoidance of life's ugliness was a matter of survival or bigotry. Lord Akeldama did so love to know all… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
“Sophronia had no idea why Felix was so intent upon her. She had not yet received lessons in seduction, or she might have understood… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
