Summer Hanford > Quotes

“Miss Bingley, who did indeed look as if she smelled something vile.”
― Summer Hanford, Mr. Darcy's Bookshop

“If Mr. Darcy turned out to be mad, perhaps he could come live with them. He would fit in quite well.”
― Summer Hanford, Mr. Darcy's Bookshop

“Principles?” Miss de Bourgh’s eyes went wide. “You two are perfect for one another.”
― Summer Hanford, Mr. Darcy's Bookshop

“Think of the difference as paying you back some of the funds I am certain Wickham is fleecing from you.”
― Summer Hanford, Mr. Darcy's Bookshop

“I have been keeping something from you?” she challenged. “I rather think that to be the pot calling the kettle black.”
― Summer Hanford, Mr. Darcy's Bookshop

“I’m sorry, Darcy, but the truth is you are a bit of a dunderhead. I care for you greatly as well, but marry you? I”
― Summer Hanford, Mr. Darcy's Bookshop

“Fitzwilliam, where are your manners,” Lady Anne cried. “Where you have driven them to through years of machinations, Mother.”
― Summer Hanford, Once Upon a Time in Pemberley

“The gentlemen residing at Netherfield Park enjoyed riding both morn and noon. While most of them were at least amiable, some of them were Mr. Darcy.”
― Summer Hanford, Once Upon a Time in Pemberley

“My mother and aunt will not relent so long as I am unmarried.” He stepped closer, his long stride bringing him near. “I thought you could rectify that.”
― Summer Hanford, Once Upon a Time in Pemberley

“You have as well. Really, Darcy, you do have a deplorable tendency to gloss over people you consider beneath you.”
― Summer Hanford, Once Upon a Time in Pemberley

“Only think of it, Mrs. Bennet and those Miss Bennets with us, always.” She was correct. Darcy would have to break off his association with Bingley if that came to pass, which would sadden him.”
― Summer Hanford, Once Upon a Time in Pemberley

“From her own mother. The girl is far too meek. I’ve never been able to beat, badger or command the timidity out of her.”
― Summer Hanford, Once Upon a Time in Pemberley

“His mother had never read a book to him or to one of her grandchildren, let alone written one for them.”
― Summer Hanford, Once Upon a Time in Pemberley

“And Mrs. Bennet. I am charmed. Indeed. So charmed. Lady Catherine de Bourgh says a gentleman should always be charmed upon meeting a lady, even if he is not charmed.”
― Summer Hanford, Once Upon a Time in Pemberley

“Oh, sir, it is good to see you. Thank heaven you have returned in time.”
― Summer Hanford, Mr. Darcy's Bookshop

“In the past, Darcy would have agreed that novels of the Gothic bent were frivolous, silly, and quite possibly a waste of ink and paper. But the more he read, the more he understood the promise of hope they offered. The escape into a world where love could be found. Where such joy must be fought for and held onto with all your strength, for happiness was fleeting in this life.”
― Summer Hanford, Mr. Darcy's Bookshop

“Did you observe nothing when Mr. Bingley greeted us earlier?” “Only that he hadn’t bothered to wash up.” Lady Anne’s nose crinkled with distaste. “He reeked of horses, while greeting the daughters of an Earl. Really, I do not know what has come over today’s youths.”
― Summer Hanford, Once Upon a Time in Pemberley