Carols and Chaos Quotes

“Prudent and practical, rational and restrained - all excellent sentiments. Though discreet and careful could be another approach.”
― Cindy Anstey, Carols and Chaos

“There was no doubting the intensity between them; it was ever present, heat smoldering under the surface. Had it not been for a voice from within the manor berating them for leaving the door open, reckless and rash might very well have been their option - their only option.”
― Cindy Anstey, Carols and Chaos

“... her gaze was focused on Mrs. Lundy, who stood nearby with a tray of oil, salt and wine. They would be used to anoint the chosen log before it was unhitched and the farmhands carried it into the manor. While coal was used to heat the rest of the Park, the large hearth in the grand hall entrance had been built for this express purpose. Mrs. Beeswanger said that sentiment and prudence insisted on a place suitable for the luck-bearing Yule log. An instrument that consumed mistakes and bad choices could not be overlooked.”
― Cindy Anstey, Carols and Chaos