Donna McMaster

“I have been speaking with Dyhern a great deal on the subject of dueling," Temeraire said, "and it seems plain to me that something must be done. You must give me your word, Laurence, that if anyone ever should insult you again, they must be told at once that I will insist on being your second myself. I am very much indebted to Mr. Hammond for having killed that wretched fellow, but in future, if anyone likes to prove they are not a coward by insulting you, they may fight me, and then they cannot complain of not having had satisfaction: I am sure everyone will agree they were brave, once they are dead.”
― Naomi Novik, League of Dragons

“Pregnant women made him nervous, particularly when their condition sailed before them like the prow of some small, feminine ship.”
― Grace Burrowes, Andrew: Lord of Despair

“If they cannot be woken to a natural affection for their country, such as we feel, it is our fault and not theirs.”
― Naomi Novik, Victory of Eagles

“She realized he looked more at home sitting at her desk than she did. How did he manage it? Somehow, he found a way to mark whatever space he occupied. He might as well lift his leg when he walked into a room.”
― Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Match Me If You Can