"What if I arrange to be around Lord……" — Gail Carriger
"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 in a fight. He could ruthlessly flatter all your attackers into abject submission."
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170 Quotes by Gail Carriger
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