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

I realize that I had always in my heart of hearts planned to write a biography of Marie Antoinette.

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!

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

I'm very interested in good and evil and the moral natures of people.

Ninety-seven is my lucky number.