Poison or Protect Quotes

“But wait. What blood from yonder mortal drips?” Lord Akeldama misquoted.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“Dirigibles were all well and good if one wanted to waft about the countryside, taking in views. Gavin wanted his tea. And not to have to kill Lady Villentia. But tea first. The”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“Listen to me, my deadly little pearl. Choose love. Always choose love. If the decision is between love and anything else, choose love.” “And”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“I have always preferred isolation. Less chance of betrayal. Occasionally, as I get older, I wonder if perhaps it might once have been worth the risk.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“Monsters came in all shapes and sizes, and very few of them were actually supernatural. She”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“Always, there was a tiny part of her that wanted to kill any man she knew. On principle.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“After four marriages, and four deaths, she had everything in life a woman might desire: titled position, swollen coffers, the freedom to travel, and a world that accepted her because it was afraid of her.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“Gavin felt his request was greatly daring – her gun was still within reach.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“Gavin tried not to stare at the lobster. He decided not to inquire further. Whatever Jack's reasoning, best to accept that crustaceans were necessary to his view of the world.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“She also relished the fact that something had died in order for her to dress properly.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“The other gentleman was Lord Akeldama – an undersized absurdity, all pompadour and no circumstance. He sported a monocle he didn’t need, an accent not his own, and an attitude forever tempting disregard. He was also the deadliest creature Preshea knew.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“Show her I am a man of deeds, not lobsters,”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“And Gavin never again forgot to shave of an evening.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“He let the laugh puff out. “Neither. I hold back for love of waiting. Na so I might charge in later – dinna mistake my meaning. When you are ready to tell me what you wish, I will give it to you. Simple as that. Dinna fret – I work hard if you put me to the task, Lady Villentia.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“Was she ill? Or was she going to kill someone? He considered. It was late. Plenty of time to have killed someone already.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“a voice nearly had him jumping out of his skin. And he was a large man; it took a big jump to get away from that much skin.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“How exciting. I adore impertinent questions. Ask away!”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“We do not suit. You have no genuine interest in botany!”Lady Violet practically yelled her final conclusion. This was the biggest sin of them all.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“Their conversation was a flow of erudite commentary, moist with the syrup of a superior education. She”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“Dirigibles were all well and good if one wanted to waft about the countryside, taking in views. Gavin wanted his tea. And”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect

“If we provide the right incentive, all things are possible, even perfection.”
― Gail Carriger, Poison or Protect