Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell

Published XXVIII August Anno Domini MMXXII

Highlights

rather as if a family of flies had drowned in the milk before the cheese was made and their legs were poking out of it. (Location 6170)
“Of course,” remarked Strange to Childermass, “they make these scenes altogether too Roman – too like the works of Palladio and Piranesi, but they cannot help that – it is their training. One can never help one’s training, you know. (Location 9629)
Whoever heard of cats doing anything useful!” “Except for staring at one in a supercilious manner,” said Strange. “That has a sort of moral usefulness, I suppose, in making one feel uncomfortable and encouraging sober reflection upon one’s imperfections.” (Location 10414)
The poor ones desire an unending supply of turnips or porridge; the rich ones want yet more riches, or power over the whole world; and the young ones want the love of some princess or queen. (Location 10740)
Bonifazia murmured appeals to the Virgin and several saints. Aunt Greysteel, who was equally alarmed, might well have been glad of the same refuge, but as a member of the communion of the Church of England, she could only exclaim, “Dear me!” and, “Upon my word!” and “Lord bless me!” – none of which gave her much comfort. (Location 12055)