“Randall laid his hand on Stella's, but only to remove it from his sleeve. "My precious, you really must have some regard for my clothes," he said with gentle reproach. "Much as I love you, I cannot permit you to maul this particular coat.”

—  Georgette Heyer

Source: Behold, Here's Poison

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British historical romance and detective fiction novelist 1902–1974

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