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

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

Ninety-seven is my lucky number.

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

The clue to book jacket photography is to look friendly and approachable, but not too glamorous.

I am re-reading Henry James as a change from history. I began with Daisy Miller, and I've just finished Washington Square. What a brilliant, painful book.

Of course there's no such thing as a totally objective person, except Almighty God, if she exists.