Of Coppers and Cracksmen Quotes

“Those angels you’ve painted in your mind wouldn’t last for a moment on the streets of London, Mother,” Ellie called out to her. “We’re the devils who stepped in to replace them.”
― Katherine McIntyre, Of Coppers and Cracksmen

“This close, she could smell the crisp bite of gin on his breath and feel the heat emanating off him. She leaned in and pressed a kiss to his cheek.”
― Katherine McIntyre, Of Coppers and Cracksmen

“Here to arrest me, handsome?” the woman asked, a smirk on her lips as if she wasn’t staring down the end of a barrel.”
― Katherine McIntyre, Of Coppers and Cracksmen

“Damn and double damn,” Ellie cursed, her feet landing on the ground with a clap. “Look lively, Taylor. We’ve found ourselves privy to one of the most pigeon-livered men you’ll ever meet.”
― Katherine McIntyre, Of Coppers and Cracksmen

“The blood staining Ellie Whitfield’s hands was as good a reason as any to run from the mutton shunters.”
― Katherine McIntyre, Of Coppers and Cracksmen