He was so very large and so very gruff that he rather terrified her, but he always behaved correctly in public, and… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Ooo,” said Alexia, fascinated, “it shrinks back down again. The books didn't detail that occurrence.” The earl laughed. “You must show me… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Conall,” “Aye, Alexia?” He looked up at her. Was that fear in his caramel eyes? “I am going to take advantage of… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Biffy said, off the cuff, "Or we could find a replacement queen." "Volunteering for the position?" "Why, Professor, is that wittiness I… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Hello, princess,” said Lord Maccon to the vampire. “Got yourself into quite a pickle this time, didn't you?” Lord Akeldama looked him… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
He nuzzled in at her neck kissing and licking her softly just below her ear. “Just a moment ” he said. “I… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Madame Lefoux acted as midwife. In her scientific way, she was unexpectedly adept at the job. When the infant finally appeared, she… — 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… — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
She would have colored gracefully with embarrassment had she not possessed the complexion of one of those “heathen Italians,” as her mother… — 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
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
Well, my love,” said Alexia with prodigious daring to Lord Maccon, “shall we?” The earl started to move forward and then stopped… — 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
