“Bustle about Noddy, or we shant be in time to snabble any of the lobster patties.” — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
I can't imagine what possessed you to propose to me." "Well that will give you something to puzzle over any time you… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Taken thus by surprise, it was several moments before she was able to decide whether to make herself known to him, or… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
[He was aware] of the value of the word of praise dropped at exactly the right moment; and he would have thought… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“The youngest Merriville, bursting into the room some time later, found them seated side by side on the sofa. 'Buddle said 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
“he never allowed himself to think about unpleasant things, which answered very well, and could be supported in times of really inescapable… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“No one had ever looked at her just like that before, and it had the effect upon her of making her feel,… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“That drew a laugh from Jessamy, but he said, after a moment: “You had better flay me. It was my fault—all my… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Believe me, it is quite unnecessary! I neither know nor care what it cost to redeem Lufra—and if you badger me on… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Talking to you is like -- like talking to an eel!" "No, is it? I've never tried to talk to an eel.… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“The Reverend William Trent, whose mind was of a serious order, had several times warned his elder sister that too lively a… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“After eyeing her for a moment or two, he said: ‘If you let this chance of achieving a respectable alliance slip, you… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“I believe I have several times requested you not to call Rupert 'imbecile', infant." "But Monseigheur, he is an imbecile!" she protested.… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
“Perhaps Charis did not realize that when one had passed through a time of terrible anxiety relief did not immediately restore the… — 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