M.J. Stratton > Quotes

“Mr. Darcy,” she said coolly, “I have never heard of a proposal where a gentleman so thoroughly insults a lady.”
― M.J. Stratton, Character and Countenance

“Charles had castigated her for being, in his words, ‘a conniving, scheming, evil harpy.’ If she were being honest with herself, that is exactly what she had been at the time.”
― MJ Stratton, Charming Caroline

“Though child-stealing is not against the law, blackmail is, especially when one of lower class seeks to exploit a gentleman.”
― M.J. Stratton, Disguise of Any Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Miss Lucas has the sort of beauty a mature man would wish,” Richard spoke up, his voice sharp with censure.”
― M.J. Stratton, No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“She will never forgive me, she told the voice. So be it, came the reply. So be it.”
― M.J. Stratton, To Marry for Love

“But he was to marry Elizabeth,” Mama protested loudly. ​“No, he was not,” Papa said firmly. “Had he ever approached me, I would have refused him. He is not worthy of her, as I said.”
― M.J. Stratton, No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“For the first time, Darcy understood that integrity did not always demand revelation. Sometimes, it demanded protection.”
― M.J. Stratton, Disguise of Any Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“My mother has always encouraged me to stay abed. ‘Your body is resting, even if your mind is not,’ she often says.”
― MJ Stratton, Shadows of the Past: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Fitzwilliam’s brow was furrowed in quiet thought, his hand warm around hers. Even after so many years, his presence still steadied her, as constant as the stars.”
― M.J. Stratton, Disguise of Any Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“The corner of his mouth quirked up, causing his dimple to appear, and Elizabeth was nearly mute at the sight of it.”
― M.J. Stratton, No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“She wanted a child. Suddenly finding a husband became essential. That was the proper way to go about having a baby, after all.”
― MJ Stratton, Charming Caroline

“You saw what no one else could see. And you kept him safe. That…I shall never forget.”
― M.J. Stratton, Disguise of Any Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“How his cousin could put up with the pretentious harpy was beyond Darcy’s ken. Ten minutes in her company was enough to send anyone to Bedlam.”
― M.J. Stratton, No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“My daughter is dearer to me than any book in that library. If you hurt her, I shall make you regret it most eloquently.”
― M.J. Stratton, Disguise of Any Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“No, I am otherwise occupied on the morrow.” She needed a day to sort her emotions and properly lock them away. She knew she could easily love Sir Andrew.”
― M.J. Stratton, To Marry for Love

“It is different,” Tommy said softly. ​Mr. Bennet felt the tears pricking his eyes and fought to keep them from falling.”
― M.J. Stratton, No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Darcy, but not all gentlemen feel the same. I would be best pleased if you minded your own business when it comes to my choice of a bride.”
― M.J. Stratton, No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“I believe the verse says a husband will leave his family and cleave unto his wife. You, sir, cleave only to Lady Catherine. Who, then, would God judge to be in the wrong?” Jane’s words were deadly calm, her face like stone as she stared at her husband.”
― M.J. Stratton, To Marry for Love

“You are asking me to marry you and never see him again. He is my twin, my brother. I would sooner cleave myself in half.”
― M.J. Stratton, No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“His heart thundered in his chest, the sound loud in his ears. The child’s face lingered in his vision like an afterimage. Those eyes—he knew those eyes. I am being nonsensical, he scolded himself.”
― M.J. Stratton, Disguise of Any Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Elizabeth had only just consented to be his wife. Mrs. Bennet had promptly fainted dead away.”
― M.J. Stratton, No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“You have my permission. But do not forget—Elizabeth is nobody’s fool. You will have to earn her heart every day.”
― M.J. Stratton, Disguise of Any Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Trials refine us, she thought, recalling something she had heard once. As the dross is melted away, the metal is made pure.”
― M.J. Stratton, A Debt to be Paid

“The anguish in his face was not feigned. It was not about inheritance or security or estate. It was love. The boy was truly his.”
― M.J. Stratton, Disguise of Any Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“One ought not to comment on a lady's appearance in an uncomplimentary fashion, but she looked dreadful. Eyes sunk in, expression morose…”
― MJ Stratton, Love Unfeigned

“That you have earned my brother’s approval is no surprise,” Elizabeth replied. “He has liked many a stupider person, I assure you.”
― M.J. Stratton, No Less Than Any Other: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“She paused on the stairs, breath unsteady, knowing with sudden clarity that the choice before her was not distant or theoretical. It was coming. Silence or truth. Protection or upheaval.”
― M.J. Stratton, Disguise of Any Sort: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

“Wickham,” Darcy interrupted smoothly. “I do not believe you have met my wife. May I present Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy?”
― M.J. Stratton, Thwarted

“Your ladyship may ask me questions I refuse to answer,” she replied pertly. “My business is my own.”
― M.J. Stratton, Character and Countenance

“He had best not employ that smile around Mama, she mused. She would swoon!”
― M.J. Stratton, Thwarted