Quotes from Ashley Gardner

most, even at my young age of nine and twenty, and the

at the wide wooden table, sharpening my knives.  A cook's knives are her greatest asset, and if they go dull, they are no use at all and should be replaced. As decent knives are hideously expensive, I kept mine in good repair. I did not trust anyone with

A good book is like a good friend, do you know, Lacey? One you can turn to when the night is cold and you are lonely.

I also knew Grenville was a man easily bored.

Did I envy a man who could afford to throw away an expensive piece of paper on a short note, or think him a fool? In any case, I carefully tore the clean end of the sheet from the written area and tucked it into my drawer to save for my own letters.