Her imperturbable self-confidence (Duchesse de Maine) caused Madame de Stael to write that the Duchesse believed in herself the same way she believed in God, without explanation or discussion.

Ninety-seven is my lucky number.

I have no plans for a future Jemima Shore mystery, but would write one tomorrow if a good idea came to me.

I have seen all, I have heard all, I have forgotten all. marie antoinette

King Charles II liked women's company and well as making love to them.

That is my major concern: writers who are in prison for writing.

I love hearing details of writers' craft, as cannibals eat the brains of clever men to get cleverer.