My mother was a politician in my formative years.

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

Ninety-seven is my lucky number.

As long as you persecute people, you will actually throw up terrorism.

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!

I'm glad I was never an heiress.

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