“I find it hard to believe that a lady like...’ Pertellis hesitated, and coughed. ‘There is something elevated in the female spirit that will always hold a woman back from the coldest and most vicious forms of villainy.’ ‘No, there isn’t,’ Miss Kitely said kindly but firmly, as she set a dish in his hand. ‘Drink your chocolate, Mr Pertellis.”
This novel weaves a tale of suspense and espionage, set against the backdrop of the aviation industry. The story follows a protagonist whose life intertwines with a complex web of secrets and danger, all while navigating the skies. more
Frances Hardinge is a British author born in 1973. She is known for her works in fantasy literature, which have gained widespread popularity among readers. more
“In Mosca’s experience, a ‘long story’ was always a short story someone did not want to tell.”
“It did seem hard to be doing something heroic while everyone was too busy to notice.”
“An ounce of sauce covers a multitude of sins.”
“When you have an enemy in your power, deprive him of the means of ever injuring you.”