A Gentleman's Pursuit Quotes

“Cannot infatuation be a precursor to a more sturdy love?” She shook her head. “That would be like saying intoxication is a prelude to rational discourse.” “You liken infatuation to intoxication?”
― Amy D'Orazio, A Gentleman's Pursuit: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Oh, people get lost at Vauxhall all the time,” he said dismissively. “She is likely exchanging spit with Rawlings while Jenkinson plays dead beside them.”
― Amy D'Orazio, A Gentleman's Pursuit: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Let the old bird buy you a gown, Elizabeth,” said Lord Saye from where he stood flicking disdainfully through bolts of cloth. His aunt shot him a stern look which he met with a little wink followed by blowing a kiss to her. “I mean that in the kindest possible way, my dear auntie.”
― Amy D'Orazio, A Gentleman's Pursuit: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“I wish for a husband who is small,” Miss de Bourgh announced. “Small and neatly kept. Perhaps old enough that his animal lusts have been tempered.”
― Amy D'Orazio, A Gentleman's Pursuit: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Mama! She is too pretty! How am I to find a husband with a prettier friend at my side!”
― Amy D'Orazio, A Gentleman's Pursuit: A Pride & Prejudice Variation