Phoebe Quotes

“Everyone comes from somewhere, Twickham—even the lowest chimney sweep could trace his bloody lineage back six hundred years if he had the leisure and money to do so.”
― Minerva Spencer, Phoebe

“She refused to believe Gideon's grim prediction. Being murdered in a sheep barn in Yorkshire was simply too gothic and far-fetched.”
― Minerva Spencer, Phoebe

“Phoebe cut him a startled glance. "How efficient you are, my lord." Paul tried not to preen.”
― Minerva Spencer, Phoebe

“Without realizing what she was doing, Phoebe nuzzled her cheek into his warm palm.”
― Minerva Spencer, Phoebe

“Every morning, Phoebe woke up vowing to confess to her mother that she was secretly betrothed to Lord Needham. And every night she went to bed disgusted with her own cowardice.”
― Minerva Spencer, Phoebe

“He was, Phoebe realized, the most masculine man she had ever encountered.”
― Minerva Spencer, Phoebe

“I am actually relieved Selina is in London," the countess had said earlier. "Your sister would be positively wasted on such a man." It had been difficult to keep a straight face.”
― Minerva Spencer, Phoebe

“For Sale: Three Females of Various Ages and Appearances. Maidenheads guaranteed intact. Inquire Within.”
― Minerva Spencer, Phoebe