Lives in previous centuries for women are largely a matter of class. It would have been fun to have been a rich, privileged woman in the 18th century, but no fun at all to be her maid.

Lives in previous centuries for women are largely a matter of class. It would have been fun to have been a rich, privileged woman in the 18th century, but no fun at all to be her maid.

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

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

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

Mary Queen of Scots was my first love, and that is always something special.