“ 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
“ I cannot say much for this Monarch's Sense--Nor would I if I could, for he was a Lancastrian. I suppose you know all about the Wars between him and the Duke of York who was on the right side; if you d… Jane Austen
“ 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
“ I should like to freeze in time all those I do love, keep them somehow safe from the ravages of the passing years...Rather like flowers pressed between the pages of a book! Sharon Kay Penman
“ 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
