All Gail Carriger Quotes
- Later on Lady Maccon was to describe that particular day as the worst of her life. She had neither the soul nor the romanticism to… Appealing
- [She] lost her patience, a thing she was all too prone to misplacing. All
- Why did you want to go and distract me like that? I was quite in my element and everything.' Conall laughed. 'Someone has to keep… Balance
- Floote, what is going on? Do they think I am contagious? Should I assure them I was born with a nose this size? Assure
- You do realise modern social mores exist for a reason?" "I was hungry, allowances should be made. Allowance
- I am entirely capable." "Of what, waddling up to someone and ruthlessly bumping into them? Bumping
- I like fish," chirruped Tunstell. "Really, Mr. Tunstell? What is your preferred breed?" "Well"--Tunstell hesitated--"you know, the um, ones that"--he made a swooping motion with… Both
- ...you have been fraternizing with warewolves overmuch! Military men can be terribly bad for one's verbal concatenation! Bad
- 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. Then… Cause
- I had a recent delivery of new fashion plates from Paris, and you hardly glanced at the hairstyles. My husband tells me you are still… Been
- Lord Maccon believed that if his trousers were on his legs, and something else was on his torso, he was dressed. The less done after… Actually Went
- Oh, dear me, no. Then I should be known as that vampire with all the cats. All
- Madame Lefoux acted as midwife. In her scientific way, she was unexpectedly adept at the job. When the infant finally appeared, she held it up… Acted
- She boasted the general battle-ax demeanor of an especially strict governess. This was the kind of woman who took her tea black, smoked cigars after… Alexia
- These things, regrettably, are bound to occur when one is married and befriended. Befriended
- With a resigned shrug, she screamed and collapsed into a faint. She stayed resolutely fainted, despite the liberal application of smelling salts, which made her… Application
- Goodness gracious me,” exclaimed Alexia, “what are you wearing? It looks like the unfortunate progeny of an illicit union between a pair of binoculars and… Alexia
- She would have colored gracefully with embarrassment had she not possessed the complexion of one of those “heathen Italians,” as her mother said, who never… All
- Even Alexia, spinster that she was, was given an allowance large enough to dress her to the height of fashion— although she did tend to… Alexia
- Please, Lord Maccon, use one of the cups. My delicate sensibilities.” The earl actually snorted. “My dear Miss Tarabotti, if you possessed any such things,… Any
- Miss Tarabotti was not certain if he was objecting to the kick or the scream, so she issued both again— with interest. He seemed to… Barrier
- A man was attacking me with a wet handkerchief. Attacking
- What if I arrange to be around Lord Akeldama during the full moon?” The earl looked daggers. “I am certain he would be extremely helpful… Abject
- My father,” she admitted, “was of Italian extraction. Unfortunately, not an affliction that can be cured.” She paused. “Though he did die. Admitted
- Lord Maccon looked up. “Grovel, you say?” Lyall did not glance away from the latest vampire report he was perusing. “Grovel, my lord. From