Tanya

“Not the star?’ Swift asked. ‘No, that’s Dick Dreadnaught.’ ‘Dick Dreadnaught?’ Swift and I both repeated in incredulity. ‘It’s his stage name, he wanted something memorable,’ she explained. ‘Well, he certainly succeeded in that,’ Swift remarked.”
― Karen Baugh Menuhin, Death in Damascus

“The girl surveyed the scene with an air of disdain and wrinkled her nose. “You’re nothing like Mum. She’s an excellent cook.” Of course she is. I sent silent stun rays in the unknown Robyn’s direction, and immediately felt bad for being jealous.”
― Zara Keane, The 39 Cupcakes

“They have not lacked for masters or instruction; if they wish for mounts or the means to pursue any peculiar passion, I generally grant their wishes. But my boys earn their rights, by Jove! And not by whining.”
― Stephanie Barron, Jane and His Lordship's Legacy

“No, don’t leave me. The driver underneath me is dead, my foot is stuck on his stick shift, and my ear is attached to his ascot.”
― Agatha Chocolats, Thirteen Chocolates