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

I'm glad I was never an heiress.

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

I hate the only one of my book jackets when I was made up professionally, my hair made into a smooth bell.

I think crime writing is my link with trying to preserve a sort of order.

I can't read historical fiction because I find the real thing so much more interesting.

As the Dauphine stepped out of her carriage on to the ceremonial carpet that had been laid down, it was the Duc de Choiseul who was given the privilege of the first salute. Presented with the Duc by Prince Starhemberg, Marie Antoinette exclaimed: 'I shall never forget that you are responsible for my happiness!