An Heir of Distinction Quotes

“The lady risks her life every time she admits a man to her bed. Be worthy of the trust and honor she reposes in you, young man. Nothing less than best efforts, every time, or you’ll eventually regret your selfish slacking to the bottom of your soul.”
― Grace Burrowes, An Heir of Distinction

“Bernard’s attraction encompassed his seriousness of purpose, his kindness, his imagination, and his integrity. He listened, he set aside his own biases as best he could, he sought common good wherever possible. He had self-respect but no vanity, and he could laugh at himself.”
― Grace Burrowes, An Heir of Distinction

“When is the baby due? Do you know who the father is? Have you any relatives in Scotland or the Home Counties? Nothing on the scholarly road to ordination prepared a vicar for those conversations, and yet, they were necessary in even the most devout parishes—rather frequently.”
― Grace Burrowes, An Heir of Distinction