Ripples in Time Quotes

“Rulers love their flags, crests, and crowns. It gives them influence. And influence is power.”
― Julie McElwain, Ripples in Time

“Good day, Mrs. Tilly,” Meg called out cheerfully. “The poor dear ain’t been right in the head since she lost her daughter ter smallpox,” she told Kendra and Alec, not bothering to lower her voice as she crossed to the French doors that led out into the gardens. “She doesn’t speak to us, but sometimes we hear her talkin’ ter her dead daughter.” “Good ’eavens,” Molly whispered, eyes rounding. “’Ow terrifyin’.” “It might be more terrifying if they heard her daughter talking back,” Kendra remarked, earning wide-eyed looks from both maids and a soft chuckle from Alec.”
― Julie McElwain, Ripples in Time

“He paused to scratch at his periwig again. Kendra couldn’t help but wonder how often he cleaned the thing, or if it was infested with lice or some other bug. She was grateful that she was sitting opposite him.”
― Julie McElwain, Ripples in Time