“I have received many love notes about my wit. Though they are often disguised as strongly worded letters which request I hold my tongue.” HumorRomanceComedyCrime Thriller Book:A Most Agreeable Murder Source: A Most Agreeable Murder
“Good evening, Miss Steele. You are the ninth-loveliest woman at this ball." "Thank you,' Beatrice said with a curtsy, "though I think there are fewer than nine women in attendance.” HumorRomanceComedyCrime Book:A Most Agreeable Murder Source: A Most Agreeable Murder
“It's very tragic," Louisa said. "They had just moved to a new mansion in Bath with fifty-nine bedrooms. Unfortunately, the two of them got lost on their way to breakfast. Their servants didn't find them until it was too late - they had wasted away." "How awful," Beatrice said, leaning forward. "Do the inspectors suspect foul play?" "No birds were involved. The Croaksworths were simply terrible with directions," Louisa replied.” HumorRomanceComedyCrime Book:A Most Agreeable Murder Source: A Most Agreeable Murder
“Of course, when selecting my reading material, I stick to the stories suitable for ladies." 'How lovely. What are your favorites?' Mr.Croaksworth asked, and Beatrice cleared her throat. 'Oh, I adore ... anything about women moving from one drawing room to another,' she began. 'And, er, friendships between ... ponies and horses ...' She trailed off, but Mr. Croaksworth nodded vigorously.” ReadingPropriety Author:Julia Seales