“The inimitable stories of Tong-King never have any real ending, and this one, being in his most elevated style, has even less end than most of them. But the whole narrative is permeated with the odour of joss-sticks and honourable high-mindedness, and the two characters are both of noble birth.”
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Ernest Bramah was a British author known for his detective novels. His works are renowned for their unique style and intricate plots, significantly influencing the development of detective fiction. more
“Nobles are the saints who shoot the ego and the sin and still return to the planting.”
“Wealthy is he who is rich in his nobles. Speak truth in your house.”
“Whatever was in his gaze told me I was strong, beautiful. Something to be praised.”
“Acts of terror committed by a government is still terrorism.”