She wore a gown the color of storms, shadows, and rain and a necklace of broken promises and regrets.
Susanna ClarkeI know magicians and I know magic and I say this: all magicians lie and this one more than most.
Susanna ClarkeSuch nonsense!" declared Dr Greysteel. "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.
Susanna Clarke