The Painter's Daughter Quotes

“This is real life, Master Stephen. Happily ever after takes effort.”
― Julie Klassen, The Painter's Daughter

“Live or die my heart is yours, Sophie Dupont.”
― Julie Klassen, The Painter's Daughter

“Mr. DuPont mused aloud, "Why is it, Captain, that we only appreciate what we have after it is gone? If only the thought of losing something or someone would cause us to value it while it's right under our nose.”
― Julie Klassen, The Painter's Daughter

“A portrait is like an ornamental headstone. It is not for the subject, but for those who look upon it. For those you want to remember.”
― Julie Klassen, The Painter's Daughter

“You'll need help."
"No, Captain. You'll be off fighting, or drilling your men. You don't have time to play nursemaid to me."
"I wasn't thinking of me. Ask God to help you. Every day. Every hour. Every time you're tempted."
"I haven't your faith."
"That may be part of the problem." Stephen raised a hand. "No, I don't say it's a cure. All men struggle with some temptation or another, but God will help you. It would also be wise to have someone keep you accountable. My grandfather, perhaps."
"The old colonel frightens the wits out of me," Keith admitted. "But I'll try."
"Good." Stephen rose, then turned back. "And Carlton? You heard Angela. Don't do it for her - do it because it's the right thing to do. Because life is precious and you don't want to waste it. Otherwise, if she chooses another man in the end, you'll go right back to your old ways. Or if she does marry you, you might be tempted to think, 'I have her now, what can a few drinks hurt?' Then you will end up finding out just how much you can hurt your wife and your children.”
― Julie Klassen, The Painter's Daughter

“blunderbuss”
― Julie Klassen, The Painter's Daughter: A Marriage of Convenience Historical Regency Romance Novel

“manage to slip out before Maurice read the note.”
― Julie Klassen, The Painter's Daughter: A Marriage of Convenience Historical Regency Romance Novel