“She had been born knowing that boldness erased fear, while cowardice invited it and earned her only more ill treatment. No matter how she shook with dread in private, she would never show fear before her questioners or her guards.… — Jeane Westin Copy Share Image
“She had been born knowing that boldness erased fear, while cowardice invited it and earned her only more ill treatment. No matter how she… — Jeane Westin Copy Share
“Sometimes Robert believed one thing and sometimes the other, and he wondered if that was true of all those who loved too much and… — Jeane Westin Copy Share
“Sovereigns did not have the luxury of second-guessing or all future commands could be questioned. That could never be. God did not allow his… — Jeane Westin Copy Share
“She was no sworn wife, but Robin was the only man she ever loved as a husband... though not as much as her crown… — Jeane Westin Copy Share
“Why do old men grow huge beards as if to proclaim a manhood that has long since fled?” — Jeane Westin Copy Share
“Robert bowed to the inevitable. The queen's motto, 'I see all and speak nothing." was as well chosen as any motto could be. He… — Jeane Westin Copy Share
