Status Updates From Fortune's Son

I've been trying to win a copy, but my library just got it in e-version.

"The experience had taught him the three rules he would come to live by: trust no one , as every man is a cheat; always follow one's instincts when in doubt; and lastly, depend upon no one, as ultimately every man will fend for himself over and above any other. These three cardinal rules had guided him well enough until now."

Came back to it again, I'm never really willing to give up on any book but not sure I'm going to make it through this one - just not liking it. Will be back after I try again.

Seriously, this book had my emotions all over the place. Wow.... I loved it!

Okay, starting Part III. This is where I want to be!

Very much enjoying Philip and Susannah's story!

“Just look around you! Have you lived among us for so long, inured to the reality that we are all no better than whores? Our fathers and their lawyers are no better than pimps in arranging our marriages. God knows Hogarth rightly lampoons the practice. Need I say more?”

Oh dear. My updates are suddenly Tweeting themselves.

“Idealism? No such thing!” Philip replied. “I simply deem that if one chooses to sin openly and without shame or remorse, he is more virtuous than one who hides his sins behind acts of piety.”