Janet Mullany > Quotes

“I love her beyond reason.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“I'm sorry. I behaved like a jerk.
You did.
Is that forgiveness?
I'm not sure. I think it's an acknowledgment of imperfection. And an admission that I believe time is too short to hold a grudge.”
― Janet Mullany, Hidden Paradise

“Tell me about yourself.' A strange thing for a husband to ask a wife.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“I regret it is not possible to marry by post.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“May we do it again? She sounds remarkably bright and cheerful. 'And I didn't bleed. My mother said I would experience great agony.'

'Half an hour.'

'I beg your pardon? Your mumbling.'

Eyes closed, I attempt to enunciate a little more clearly. 'In half an hour or so. Probably. And your mother was misinformed.'

'What am I suppose to do in the meantime?'

'Oh. Read a Sermon. Embroider something”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“Better the devils you know than the one you don't.”
― Janet Mullany, Jane and the Damned

“But I regret to inform you that you are probably not dying'

'As you will.' I take a swig from the bottle of brandy, my teeth chattering against it. I don't have the energy to argue; I must save my strength for my imminent demise.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“I mumble my vows, Shad mutters his, and I wonder what would happen if I lunged for the door like a wild animal seeking its freedom. I could probably outrun his one-legged friend, but Shad has something of the greyhound about him.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“This must be the most embarrassing moment in my life. I am glad I am too ill to appreciate it fully.”
― Janet Mullany, Improper Relations

“I regret it's not altogether proper, but what do you do when love dies? Love may not be immortal.”
― Janet Mullany, Jane and the Damned

“He has big hands too, I say, swigging cider. I should know. Big beautiful hands. I daresay big feet as well.
You mean that...? Philomena asks.
Fanny whispers in her ear, and she giggles.
I do find unclothed men interesting, I must admit.
Which one do you think has the best arse? I ask before I can stop myself.”
― Janet Mullany, A Most Lamentable Comedy

“I do assure you I have an eternity in which to break the Ten Commandments should I wish, but I believe in that matter it is the gentleman's decision.”
― Janet Mullany, Blood Persuasion

“It would be exceedingly awkward to have a dead man sit in the drawing room and make conversation over tea.”
― Janet Mullany, Jane and the Damned

“Why do men so enjoy exasperating riddles?”
― Janet Mullany, Jane and the Damned

“Rather than look at him, she kept her gaze on the pyramid of fruit, imagining her family's cries of delight if they were to receive such bounty, the careful planning of preserves and pies and fools.”
― Janet Mullany, Blood Persuasion