I have seen what comes of being patient," Amanda said with a boding look. "And I have no opinion of it." "What… — 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… — 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… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
[...]my memory is reasonably good—unlike yours, dear sir!” “Mine is erratic,” he said imperturbably. “I remember only what interests me. — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
What is your name?" "Again sir, that is no concern of yours." "A mystery," he said. "I shall have to call you… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
I will not listen to your verse on an empty stomach!" declared the Vicomte. "You have no soul," said Philippe sadly. "But… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Your fate is writ clear;you will be murdered. I cannot conceive how it comes about that you were not murdered long since!… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
His Grace was at her side, and lifted her down from the chair. "My enfant," he said , "duchesses do not dance… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Oh, yes, she's unusual!' he said bitterly. 'She blurts our whatever may come into her head;she tumbles from one outrageous escapade into… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
It has always seemed to me that if one falls in love with any gentleman one becomes instantly blind to his faults.But… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Horatia said eagerly: "Oh, you will take m-me instead?" "No," said Rule, with a faint smile. "I won't do that. But I… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
This, said Damerel wrathfully, is the second time you have walked in just as I am about to propose to your sister! — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Léonie, you will do well to consider. You are not the first woman in my life." She smiled through her tears. "Monseigneur,… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
And now I wish I hadn’t been civil, because he says he shall not despair! He is as stupid as Endymion!” “No,… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
I don't know what you may have seen fit to tell her, Venetia, but so far as I understand it you could… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Perhaps,” murmured his lordship, “I yielded to a compassionate impulse.” “A what?” gasped his best friend. “Oh, did you think I never… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Oh, Randall, don't be such a vile beast!" "I don't think much of that",he said critically. "Amiable snake was much better. — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Miss Grantham gave a shriek. 'You have trifled with me!' she said, into the folds of her handkerchief. 'You promised me marriage,… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Sir Richard sighed. "Rid yourself of the notion that I cherish any villainous designs upon your person," he said. "I imagine I… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
I wish you did return my regard," he said. "More than I have ever wished anything in my life! Perhaps you may… — 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