“This was now officially the most inane conversation in which Griff had ever been a participant—and that included a drunken debate with Del over ostrich racing. “The color isn’t too awful?” She twisted a fold of the skirt. “The draper called it ‘dewy petal,’ but your mother said the shade was more of a ‘frosted berry.’ What do you say?” “I’m a man, Simms. Unless we’re discussing nipples, I don’t see the value in these distinctions.”
This book is a tale of love and societal expectations, where a young woman takes on the task of finding a suitable duchess for her brother. The story explores themes of romance, class, and the challenges of navigating the intricacies of high society. more
Tessa Dare is a British novelist known for her romance novels. Her works are typically set in historical settings and combine humor with emotional depth, making them popular among readers. more
“Whether or no being hopelessly vulgar is being 'bad' is a question for the metaphysicians.”
“And Priests in black gowns, were walking their rounds, And binding with briars, my joys & desires.”
“An old expression--'she looks like she was weaned on a pickle'--came to my mind.”