“Do you mean to tell me that Mr. Trevor read my letter?” demanded Lady Buxted indignantly. “Your secretary?” “I employ him to read my letters,” explained his lordship.(Alverstroke) “Not those written by your nearest and dearest!” “Oh, no, not them!” he agreed.”
Georgette Heyer, born on August 16, 1902, was a renowned British novelist. Known for her historical novels and intricate love stories, Heyer's works are particularly famous for their depiction of the customs and habits of the British upper class in the 18th century. Her writing style is unique, characterized by its wit and humor, which has won her a large following among readers. more
“I don't need any proofs for you; there is nothing in my mind as clear and certain as you....”
“And I close my eyes to gaze into those depths, and am almost engulfed in you.”
“All letters of love are Ridiculous. They wouldn’t be love letters if they were not Ridiculous.”
“(S)uccessful people, no matter how busy, seem to make time to write letters.”