It’s funny now to think that we were ever confused by extreme action taken in the name of God. - Kate Coyle

I'm Harp," my best friend says, business-like. "This is Viv. Personally, I think you guys would make really cute babies together.

I wonder if this is what bravery is: adrenaline plus love plus absolute stupidity.

Everyone seems absurdly rich and very drunk. I notice with annoyance that there’s no adherence to modesty here: I see short skirts and plenty of cleavage, bare necks adorned by jewels. I guess if you have enough money, the Church will overlook a selection of your sins.