“Her widowed mother owns the shop on rue de Grenelle. Should her mother die, despite her expertise, Pauline Léon will not inherit the shop. She can only do so through a husband. As she has not yet met a suitable… — Debra Borchert Copy Share Image
“The privileges of the Nobles of the Sword are not democratic ... Across the country, peasants have been burning crops and châteaux. If the King does not willingly change taxation, I fear commoners and peasants will force him.” — Debra Borchert Copy Share Image
“Bakers can’t bake bread because they can’t get flour. So why do people burn wheat fields and kill bakers when it’s their fault there’s… — Debra Borchert Copy Share Image
“Did you know there are three palaces at Versailles? How many does one family need when thousands have no homes? I don’t approve of… — Debra Borchert Copy Share Image
“Her widowed mother owns the shop on rue de Grenelle. Should her mother die, despite her expertise, Pauline Léon will not inherit the shop.… — Debra Borchert Copy Share Image
“Although my husband relied upon me to manage the business, my signature was worthless, much like yours. Now that I am a widow, my… — Debra Borchert Copy Share Image
“The maggots will cure him of the infection. I am amazed the surgeon did not employ them and instead wanted to use those disgusting… — Debra Borchert Copy Share Image
“I no longer possessed the luxury of falling in love. If something should happen to Papa, I would lose the legacy and be left… — Debra Borchert Copy Share Image
“The privileges of the Nobles of the Sword are not democratic ... Across the country, peasants have been burning crops and châteaux. If the… — Debra Borchert Copy Share Image