Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens Quotes

“Without laughter to counter the injustices and absurdities of the world, life could so easily crush one's spirit.”
― Andrea Penrose, Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens

“Not for anything would she give up the wondrous joys of love. But it came with a fearful symmetry. That it brought such happiness also meant it could bring terrible pain.”
― Andrea Penrose, Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens

“It’s a matter of principle. Men aren’t the only ones who believe in the concepts of right and wrong, and the notion that nobody is above justice.”
― Andrea Penrose, Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens

“Charlotte broke off a bite of her pastry and let the spiced sweetness melt on her tongue. A pleasant warmth spread through her limbs. She hadn’t felt this relaxed in days.”
― Andrea Penrose, Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens

“ninnyhammer”
― Andrea Penrose, Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens

“New Granada’s conservatory while in South America as part of an official United States naval diplomatic mission”
― Andrea Penrose, Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens

“I’ve always been far more comfortable with the company of plants than people.” His companion chuckled. “I fear that a passion for science makes all of us odd fish.”
― Andrea Penrose, Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens

“It is an elemental irony, isn’t it, that the more we love, the more we fear.”
― Andrea Penrose, Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens