All Gail Carriger Quotes
- His eyes were jet-colored circles of perpetual disapproval. Circles
- Captain Niall, having apparently resigned himself to losing his quarry, was savaging her horsehair petticoat into teeny, tiny shreds. "Really, what did my poor petticoat… Apparently
- 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… All
- No one ever explained the octopuses. Ever Explained
- It's no good choosing your first husband from a school for evil geniuses. Much too difficult to kill. Choosing
- The bowl landed, in glorious perfection, atop the head of Mrs Barnaclegoose, who was not the kind of woman to appreciate the finer points of… Appreciate
- I do not giggle without purpose. Lady Linette says you should never misapply a giggle. Giggle
- Sophronia was minding her own business and running late to luncheon, as was her custom. She'd let to learn the advantage of punctuality. As she… Advantage
- The important question is, what will your wear for a wedding dress, Alexia? You look horrible in white. Alexia
- Quietly Sophronia added, "And the soot on my dress, sir?" "I didn't see anything." Professor Braithwope smiled down at her, showing a small hint of… Added
- Lord Maccon reflected upon the state of his life wherein he had somehow gained a spouse who could not give a pig's foot for the… Comparable
- But I don't want to be a vampire drone.' Sophronia winced. 'They'll suck my blood and make me wear only the very latest fashions. Blood
- Here, I stole it for you. Why don’t you tell me what it’s for.” “Aw, Sophronia, how thoughtful. You brought me a present! Aw
- But we were talking about me and my problems." Sophronia looked Monique up and down gravely. "I don't think we're going to solve those in… Carriage
- What do you want?" Sophronia was moved to exasperation. "Me? Stockings and breeches to come back in fashion. I do miss seeing a man's calves. Breeches
- Really, Sophronia, it makes me most uncomfortable how you manage to sort everything out every time I faint. Every Time
- If there is gossip to be garnered, garner it. If there are new dress styles to be imitated, imitate them. If there are hearts to… Break
- Miss Temminnick, you are in receipt of the highest marks we have ever given in a six-month review. Your mind seems designed for espionage. Nevertheless,… Better
- I'd rather be loyal than right. Funny
- Professor Braithwope, shimmering out of his room fully clothed and dapper. His mustache was a fluffy caterpillar of curiosity, perched and ready to inquire, dragging… Along