She had to give her teachers credit: they were right to insist all pupils carry scissors, handkerchiefs, perfume and hair ribbons at all times. At some point she'd learn why they also required a red lace doily and a lemon. — Gail Carriger Copy Share Image
Acknowledgements With grateful thanks to the three least-appreciated and hardest-working proselytizers of the written word: independent bookstores, librarians, and teachers. — 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
