The Satapur Moonstone Quotes

“She turned her attention from Maharani Putlabai to Mirabai. Why was the younger queen on a chair and not a cushion? Perhaps it was a statement of her middling position—that she was not high enough for the zenana throne, but she was respected enough not to be somewhat elevated.”
― Sujata Massey, The Satapur Moonstone

“I don't think much of such plants as medicine." Dr. Andrews's face was disapproving. "Every plant grows differently. One cannot control for strength of dosage.”
― Sujata Massey, The Satapur Moonstone

“This was why women weren't supposed to travel without their husbands or fathers; whomever they met would regard them as available.”
― Sujata Massey, The Satapur Moonstone

“Perveen knew the secret anger that came from being on the receiving end of an older woman's scorn.”
― Sujata Massey, The Satapur Moonstone

“Parsis say to always give the first bite of food to the dog!”
― Sujata Massey, The Satapur Moonstone

“Perveen was dismayed. "Is it necessary to burn buildings to control epidemics?”
― Sujata Massey, The Satapur Moonstone