6 Quotes by Jen Geigle Johnson

When she wanted to think of nothing else, sh would listen to him talk. The Irish accent was more prominent in his father, but the tiny song in his voice often calmed her like the rise and fall of a ship on low waves.

If she were to be lonely for the rest of her life, if she were to try and live without her love, at least she could do so in Scotland.

For the first time in her life she willed an internal batter against expectations set by others.

For the first time in her life she willed an internal battle against expectations set by others.

She refused to ask herself if future duchesses behaved in such an uncouth manner.

In my highest tower, I will look out across the expanse of water and wonder if the same air is bringing me a whisper of you.