Carrie Bebris > Quotes

“What did you tell her?" (...)
"That we found Mrs. Parrish wandering the streets in a scandalous manner last night, and remain in London to circulate gossip”
― Carrie Bebris, Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged

“Per quanto Henry Crawford abbia trovato sgradevole sua suocera, quella di Maria Rushworth lo è molto di più. Oggi ho visto abbastanza per essere grato della mia.”
― Carrie Bebris, The Matters at Mansfield: Or, The Crawford Affair

“Next time, I shall hold out for a man who expresses at least passing curiosity about what I think, and feel, and want.” “What is it that you want, Georgiana?” “Purpose, foremost—something more meaningful than endless balls and dinners and theatre parties. Variety—of places and people and activity. And a home of my own.” She paused. “I believe it is time I left Pemberley to you and Elizabeth and your children.” They were in no hurry for her to go. “Pemberley is your home as long as you want it.” “I know it is. But I would like to be mistress of my own. It does not have to be a grand home, just mine—and my husband’s, of course.” Darcy smiled. “I am glad to hear you intend to let him share it, whoever the poor fellow may be.” “You should indeed feel sorry for him, as my previous failures have increased my requirements. I want a man of integrity and principle, whom I can respect and admire, who respects and appreciates me in turn, and who makes me feel safe, happy, and loved.” She paused. “In short, I want what Elizabeth has.”
― Carrie Bebris, The Deception at Lyme: Or, The Peril of Persuasion

“While a few intrepid individuals yet traveled for pleasure, most foreign journeys were undertaken by necessity, as Darcy’s rare trips had been.”
― Carrie Bebris, The Deception at Lyme: Or, The Peril of Persuasion

“The conjunction of her mother, Lydia, and Lady Catherine was an event that ought to be described in the dire inflections normally reserved for doomsday prophecies.”
― Carrie Bebris, North By Northanger: Or The Shades of Pemberley

“now a victim, we need to learn something”
― Carrie Bebris, The Intrigue at Highbury: Or, Emma's Match

“N orthanger?”
― Carrie Bebris, North By Northanger: Or The Shades of Pemberley

“I matrimoni hanno sempre a che fare col denaro, che lo si ammetta o meno.”
― Carrie Bebris, The Matters at Mansfield: Or, The Crawford Affair