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The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
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“An excellent servant is always present, yet rarely seen or heard. Much like a specter who happens to enjoy cleaning.” —The Dowager Marchioness of Wallingham to her butler.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“We are frequently referred to as the gentler sex. Foolish notion. Women are far more vicious than men. We are simply better at disguising it.” —The Dowager Marchioness of Wallingham to the Countess of Berne after a particularly spiteful Thursday luncheon.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“While I agree men fancy a good meal, Meredith, I daresay the stomach is not the most direct route to a man’s heart. That organ lies a good bit lower.” —The Dowager Marchioness of Wallingham to the Countess of Berne upon learning of said lady’s supper menu.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“Clever battle strategy often resembles madness. Knowing the difference … ah, well, the victors have the privilege of defining that, do they not?” —The Dowager Marchioness of Wallingham upon news of Napoleon’s escape from Elba.”
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“You—you insufferable—” “I give you credit for cleverness—” “—scurrilous, despicable—” “—but it is time you returned to where you belong.” “—pompous, controlling ass.” Unwisely, he smirked. “Now, now, my dear. Language.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“I prefer coffee, actually. I take it with cream and a bit of sugar. It is my favorite thing. Well, except for chocolate. And books, of course.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“Society forgives men their failings far more readily than they do women.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“Sometimes getting what you want most is the worst thing that can happen.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“That faint grin had grown into a full-scale smile. Parliament should declare his smile patently illegal, she thought. It is lethal to all womankind.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“Violence seldom resolves problems without spawning new ones. But men are inordinately fond of it, and I find that an endless source of amusement.” —The Dowager Marchioness of Wallingham to her nephew after a particularly bad day at Gentleman Jackson’s.”
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“She was the Flower of Blackmore, after all. Her future had been written well before she’d come to London. Before she’d been born, really. Whatever she might have dreamed for her life was quite—oh, what was the word? Irrelevant. Yes, that was it.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“Humiliation is a sign either of poor judgment or poor timing. Or, in your case, both.” —The Dowager Marchioness of Wallingham to her nephew, upon his premature departure from Oxford for activities of a highly inappropriate nature.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“Virtue is its own reward. But then, the same could be said for sin.” —”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“What is your favorite book?”
One of Jane’s dark eyebrows lifted. “Rather like choosing a favorite shade of blue, my lady. Each is beautiful in its own way. . . Understand you are forcing an artificial construct upon that which cannot possibly be measured. . .Pride and Prejudice.” . . .
Jane came alive in that moment, animatedly describing the romance of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Jane was positively rapturous over the surly Mr. Darcy in particular, explaining that he was woefully misunderstood. “You see, pride in his position within society was in many ways to be expected, but he shows admirable strength of character in setting aside those presumptions and following the dictates of his heart—devotion to his Elizabeth.”
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One of Jane’s dark eyebrows lifted. “Rather like choosing a favorite shade of blue, my lady. Each is beautiful in its own way. . . Understand you are forcing an artificial construct upon that which cannot possibly be measured. . .Pride and Prejudice.” . . .
Jane came alive in that moment, animatedly describing the romance of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Jane was positively rapturous over the surly Mr. Darcy in particular, explaining that he was woefully misunderstood. “You see, pride in his position within society was in many ways to be expected, but he shows admirable strength of character in setting aside those presumptions and following the dictates of his heart—devotion to his Elizabeth.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
“Have a care, my dear. Others may dabble. I wage war.” —The Dowager Marchioness of Wallingham to the Duchess of Rutland upon her grace’s stated desire to host a competing weekly luncheon.”
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“Shaw. You have impeccable timing, my good man,” Chatham said with false joviality, taking the items from the dark-skinned servant. “Have my horse brought ’round, would you?” “Mine as well,” Lucien murmured.”
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― The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne
