“It didn't last. She read a bit in some evening paper about proper dieting, and she's gone all lettucey. Nuts, too. That's why I'm here. There's a filthy beverage you drink for breakfast instead of coffee. I thought not, so I cleared out.”
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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
“You're a fucking God! . . . Do something Godly!”
“The one thing worse than a liar is a liar lying about being a liar.”
“whatever stories we make up about ourselves, others will tell a different one.”
“Keeping his socks on was always a symptom of stress.”
“While he might look like a fully grown hound, inside he was still just a puppy.”
“Anywhere can be a beginning or an end, or both for that matter.”