“For me, Mama's cabinet had been full of mysteries and secrets to be puzzled out, like an adventure. For them it had been full of memories. And I had broken all of them.” — Stephanie Burgis Copy Share Image
“I was twelve years of age when I chopped off my hair, dressed as a boy, and set off to save my family from… — Stephanie Burgis Copy Share Image
“For me, Mama's cabinet had been full of mysteries and secrets to be puzzled out, like an adventure. For them it had been full… — Stephanie Burgis Copy Share Image
“He was puny and insignificant, and he was trying to keep me from my chocolate?” — Stephanie Burgis Copy Share Image
“For God’s sake, man!” Frederick Carlyle bellowed across the room. “At least wait until you’re alone before you kiss her, if you please! Remember,… — Stephanie Burgis Copy Share Image
“Again and again I heard birds calling, just begging to be eaten.” — Stephanie Burgis Copy Share Image
“..A hawk soared over our carriage, letting out a high, piercing cry of defiance, and I wanted to jump out of the window and… — Stephanie Burgis Copy Share Image
“I was twelve years of age when I cut my hair short, became a highwayman, and captured husbands for both of my sisters. I… — Stephanie Burgis Copy Share Image
