Falling for a Rake Quotes

“When you go to rake school, is driving a high perch one of the examinations?” she asked lightly. “Oh yes.” He immediately seemed to understand the game. “As is how to find secluded spots for seduction, cheat at cards and hold your drink. It’s a very comprehensive syllabus.”
― Eve Pendle, Falling for a Rake

“a socialist, rather than made an incoherent noise.”
― Eve Pendle, Falling for a Rake

“Well,” he said tightly, “We’d better give up and die.”
― Eve Pendle, Falling for a Rake

“Bets smack of desperation. And blackmail always backfires. Bribes get things done.”
― Eve Pendle, Falling for a Rake

“What of it? I had everything. And it made me think I was entitled to even more. There is no way to turn me into a victim, Lady Emily. No dark secret about my parents not loving me excuses what I became. What I am. A rake.”
― Eve Pendle, Falling for a Rake