“Finding out that you are not your lover’s only lover hurts, but not as much as discovering that you are the side… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“I have never deceived anyone, for I have never belonged to anyone. My independence was all my wealth: I have known no… — Cora Pearl Copy Share Image
“Here’s her story, a tale of the bear-keeper’s daughter and the Empire: what happened to her and what happened because of her.” — Carol Strickland Copy Share Image
“Let those who love me follow me'Cora Pearl, on being the very first person to dye her hair red in 1864” — Cora Pearl courtesan of the demi-monde Copy Share Image
“I was performing my ritual of sipping tea, shooting flirtatious glances and planning murder” — Mingmei Yip Copy Share Image
