The Masterpiece Quotes

“that they used to roll out a red carpet for passengers on the Twentieth Century Limited, which ran between Chicago and New York? That’s where the phrase ‘roll out the red carpet’ comes from.” Virginia smiled at his boyish excitement”
― Fiona Davis, The Masterpiece

“She'd be sliced open and put back together in a different way, and it had made her wise. A woman who'd fought her own wars and survived.”
― Fiona Davis, The Masterpiece

“I see.' Clara muttered under her breath. 'The type of woman who's only good on her back.'
'I was from behind, actually.”
― Fiona Davis, The Masterpiece

“Later, as the paint dried, they made love on the pile of blankets in front of the fire, a chaotic feast of long limbs, bony elbows, and hunger.”
― Fiona Davis, The Masterpiece

“He stopped in his tracks and grabbed her. His grip was strong, certain. When he leaned down and kissed her, it wasn't like Oliver's kisses. This was a claim. She grabbed his head with her hands, threading her fingers through his unruly hair, and pulled him close. He tasted like moonshine and the salty sea.”
― Fiona Davis, The Masterpiece

“Why would you be wanting to impress me?' What a coy thing to say.”
― Fiona Davis, The Masterpiece

“[The watercolor] would serve as a reminder to stay strong and welcome change into her life.”
― Fiona Davis, The Masterpiece

“Mr. Bianchi called for the check. “In any event, he has a family to feed. It’s either let you go or fire him, and I can’t do that to a man with responsibilities.” He put a meaty hand over hers. “You don’t want me to put a man out of work, now, do you?”
― Fiona Davis, The Masterpiece