Peril in Paris Quotes

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― Rhys Bowen, Peril in Paris

“in some ways I feel that my ability to love and to be passionate died on that battlefield in the war. I sort of shut off who I had been before and became an observer rather than a participant.”
― Rhys Bowen, Peril in Paris

“He said he had no desire to live in a country that glorified violence and he found France more civilized.”
― Rhys Bowen, Peril in Paris

“Harry’s New York Bar. It’s world famous, honey. The first cocktail bar in Paris. Inventor of the Bloody Mary. Hemingway used to hang out there.”
― Rhys Bowen, Peril in Paris

“In fact we were told to keep well out of the way. And I told you—I was outside taking pictures when they arrived, then I sneaked up with the rest of the press photographers and made myself inconspicuous at the very back of the room.” Now the inspector looked interested. “So let me ask you this—did you happen to see anyone creeping around during the show? Going up to another guest? Handing her something?” Arnie frowned. “I can’t say that I did. Apart from Georgie, and you already knew that.” “Georgie?” “Lady Georgiana here. I saw her come out at one stage and go up to the lady and then come back to ask for help in carrying her to this room.” “And what did this Georgie do when she got to the woman?” Arnie shrugged. “I can’t say I noticed too much. There was a spectacular dress on the runway. All gold. I wanted to get a good picture of it. But I did see she was carrying a program, I believe.” “You see,” I said to the inspector. “I took her a program. As simple as that.” The curtains parted and Chanel came in. She looked flustered, not her usually poised self. “How much longer is this to continue, Chief Inspector?” she asked. “My clients are becoming increasingly angry. I can’t afford to offend these women. They are my bread and butter.” “I understand, madame,” he said. “It seems, from my investigation, that we may be looking for an assassin who came with the party of Germans.” “Germans?” Then the light dawned. “Oh. I see. You are suggesting that this unfortunate woman”
― Rhys Bowen, Peril in Paris

“We had a creamed turnip soup followed by a terrine that was composed of delightful layers of goodness knows what. Then a poached fillet of sole with pommes dauphine and finally a baba au rhum and coffee. All this was accompanied by a crisp white wine, and I was frankly ready for a nap when we returned to the Rue Cambon.”
― Rhys Bowen, Peril in Paris