“ Richard knew, of course, that his was thought to be an unlucky title; only twice before had a Richard ruled England, and both met violent ends. Sharon Kay Penman
“ I sit on the bed and kick off my shoes, and he kneels before me and takes the riding boots, holding one open for my bare foot. I hesitate; it is such an intimate gesture between a young woman and a ma… Philippa Gregory
“ Uncertain way of gain. But I am inSo far in blood that sin will pluck on sin.Tear-falling pity dwells not in this eye. William Shakespeare
“ And – I think you know, don’t you? – that I love you, Anne.’I feel as if I have been living in a loveless world for too long. The last tender face I saw was my father’s when he sailed for England. ‘Yo… Philippa Gregory
“ No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity. But I know none, and therefore am no beast. William Shakespeare
“ Say yes,’ he whispers. ‘Marry me.’I hesitate. I open my eyes. ‘You will get my fortune,’ I remark. ‘When I marry you, everything I have becomes yours. Just as George has everything that belongs to Isa… Philippa Gregory
“ Francis stared down at the Duchess of York's letter. He swallowed, then read aloud in a husky voice, It was showed by John Sponer that King Richard, late mercifully reigning upon us, was through great… Sharon Kay Penman
“ As Richard mounted his horse to follow, some of his Household protested that he must not wear into battle the helmet with the golden crown, for it would mark him as the prime target for the enemy. Qui… Paul Murray Kendall
“ Richard, might I ask you something? We've talked tonight of what you must do, of what you can do, of what you ought to do.But we've said nothing of what you want to do.Richard, do you want to be King?… Sharon Kay Penman
“ What do I fear? Myself? There’s none else by.Richard loves Richard; that is, I and I. William Shakespeare
“ Sapphires for my bride-to-be and a severed head for the king my brother," said Duke Richard cheerfully. "As St Paul pointed out, gifts may vary but the spirit is the same. In the present instance, a s… Reay Tannahill
