“She dared not meet his eyes, however, and very nearly broke down again when he said, after a moment's scrutiny; 'My loved one, I left you in a high state of preservation! What has been happening here?' She moved away, saying: 'Do I look hagged? I am - I am rather tired.”
In 'Black Sheep,' the protagonist navigates complex relationships and societal expectations, ultimately discovering their own path and sense of self amidst the challenges of being an outlier. more
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
“I don't go to church, wherever I stand turns into a church.”
“Though to suffer is not to be virtuous, to suffer and become compassionate is.”
“Compassion permeates all the way to the farthest reaches of the Universe.”