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

People in my books tend to get their just deserts, even if not at the hands of the police.

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

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.

My mother was a politician in my formative years.

I'm glad I was never an heiress.

Ninety-seven is my lucky number.