“ “Clever battle strategy often resembles madness. Knowing the difference … ah, well, the victors have the privilege of defining that, do they not?” —The Dowager Marchioness of Wallingham upon news of Napoleon’s escape from Elba. ” — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“ “Have a care, my dear. Others may dabble. I wage war.” —The Dowager Marchioness of Wallingham to the Duchess of Rutland upon her grace’s stated desire to host a competing weekly luncheon. ” — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“My traveling coach does not give a fig for sentimentality. Its wheels need only a taste of November mud to become gleefully mired—an opportunity… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“ “Virtue is its own reward.But then, the same could be said for sin.” —The Dowager Marchioness of Wallingham to the Countess of Berne… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“A watch merely assures me that eternity may be measured, and therefore, may end” — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“Gifts are never the wrong answer. And when the question is what kind of gift, jewels are always the right one.” —The Dowager Marchioness… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“ “Violence seldom resolves problems without spawning new ones. But men are inordinately fond of it, and I find that an endless source of… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“ “We are frequently referred to as the gentler sex. Foolish notion. Women are far more vicious than men. We are simply better at… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“I am not convinced absence makes the heart grow fonder. Perhaps we should test the veracity of this axiom more thoroughly, you and I.”… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“Shaw. You have impeccable timing, my good man,” Chatham said with false joviality, taking the items from the dark-skinned servant. “Have my horse brought… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“ “While I agree men fancy a good meal, Meredith, I daresay the stomach is not the most direct route to a man’s heart.… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“Obviously, a wife must obey her husband in all important matters. If he continues believing his admonitions are his own ideas, so much the… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“I prefer coffee, actually. I take it with cream and a bit of sugar. It is my favorite thing. Well, except for chocolate. And… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
“What is your favorite book?” One of Jane’s dark eyebrows lifted. “Rather like choosing a favorite shade of blue, my lady. Each is beautiful… — Elisa Braden Copy Share Image
