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!
Antonia FraserOf course there's no such thing as a totally objective person, except Almighty God, if she exists.
Antonia FraserI can't read historical fiction because I find the real thing so much more interesting.
Antonia Fraser