“So tell me, Miss Fitt, do you know when your brother will return?" "No." I wet my lips. "Do you know Elijah?" He looked off to the right. "I know of your brother." "Oh?" "Of course." He folded his arms… — Susan Dennard Copy Share Image
“While Mary brushed my pistachio silk carriage dress, Mama tugged the laces of my corset as tight as they would go. She grunted and… — Susan Dennard Copy Share Image
“ You are strong and independent , I told myself as I unlocked the door. Capable and clever. No males needed. ” — Susan Dennard Copy Share Image
“Two girls who'd once shared tea and gossip were now bound together by death.” — Susan Dennard Copy Share Image
“Why do you ask?" "Because I can." "You can what?" "I can go in the private collection!" I scurried toward him. "My father had a lifetime subscriptioin, Mr. Sheridan, and not just that, but he had special privileges. I'm certain I could use his name to get you into the private collection." Daniel's jaw fell. "Why didn't you say so… — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“Can't say I'm surprised you were here. You have the curiosity of a cat and the common sense of a goldfish.” — Susan Dennard Copy Share Image
“Even the greatest feats of man lose their luster when one's head is filled with storm clouds.” — Susan Dennard Copy Share Image
“Eleanor," Daniel said. "Miss Fitt! Wake up!" I fluttered my eyelids open. "I'm not a misfit anymore," I rasped. "I thought I told you… — Susan Dennard Copy Share Image
“Don't think I'll look after you, though-the world would be better off with one less princess." "I'm not a princess," I huffed, beating my brain for some worthy retort. "A queen then?" "No! That's not what I meant-" "Oh, an empress. I see. Pardon me, Your Majesty." He swooped into a crouched bow, and when his torso sprang back up,a… — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“They each wore ill-fitting black suits and well-fitting black scowls.” — Susan Dennard Copy Share Image
