“You know Mildred would never do anything wrong or foolish. I reflected a little sadly that this was only too true and hoped I did not appear too much that kind of person to others. Virtue is an excellent thing and we should all strive after it, but it can sometimes be a little depressing.”
This book compiles a series of short narratives that delve into the lives and experiences of remarkable women from various backgrounds and eras. more
Barbara Pym was an English novelist known for her wit, humor, and delicate psychological portraits. Her works often focus on the lives of the middle class and are celebrated for their unique perspective and profound insight into everyday life. more
“I’m a witch. It’s what we do. When it’s nobody else’s business, it’s my business.”
“You never kill any one that you want to kill in a war, he said to himself.”
“She wanted to ask him why they were all strangers who shared the same last name.”
“Yeah, it's pretty hard not to be completely cynical these days.”