“Assault!" he croaked. "The battery might yet follow." The warning- entirely unnecessary from Patience's perspective- came from Vane. One look at his face, as hard as granite and equally unyielding, would have informed any sane person of that fact.”
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Stephanie Laurens, born on August 14, 1953, is a British historical fiction author. Her works are set in 18th-century England and depict love, adventure, and the life of the aristocracy of that era. Laurens' novels have been highly popular with readers and have won numerous literary awards. more
“Being made up of distinctions, language finds it almost impossible to express undifferentiation.”
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“If you're scared, do something.”
“I seem to be good at asking for trouble.”
“Och, they suit you, Queenie! Promise me you'll wear them.”