“Mother,” Hyacinth said, pausing for slightly longer than normal to steal a bit of time to organize her thoughts, “I am not going to chase after Mr. St. Clair. He’s not at all the right sort of man for me.” “I’m not certain you’d know the right sort of man for you if he arrived on our doorstep riding an elephant.” “I would think the elephant would be a fairly good indication that I ought to look elsewhere.”
This novel delves into the complexities of human emotions and the power of love, as two individuals navigate their feelings and the challenges they face in their relationship. more
Julia Quinn is a renowned British author known for her romance novels. Born in 1970, she began writing in 1992 and has since published numerous best-selling books. Quinn's works are typically set in 18th-century England and tell a series of romantic love stories. more
“A pornographic scene skilfully shot is no less than a melodious song.”
“What would friendship entail? Well, on Wednesdays, we sacrifice a cat to Satan”
“The trees, in both Earth and Heaven, exist in the same form.”