“I wore a white velvet gown, similar to my Smolny dress. I looked forward to the day when I could wear any color in public other than white. White was innocent. My soul was not.” — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
“From the way my mother's eyes lit up, I could guess she was wondering about a marriage between me and one of the Grand… — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
“A rabbit hopped out of the thicket, saw me, and ran back into hiding. He reminded me of poor Count Chermenensky.” — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
“Xenia was still laughing at us when her brother walked over. "Georgi, do you remember when Katerina Alexandrovna and Dariya Yevgenienva brought the kitten… — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
“Give me one year.Give me a year to prove to you that we belong together. That your darkness won't blot out my light. Promise… — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
“As I stepped out in front of the pavilion, my brother's house reared. I flung my arms up instinctively to protect my face as… — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
“I noticed Maman and Papa dancing. Papa looked like he'd rather be shot, but Maman was very happy.” — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
“All romances ended exactly the same way: a girl realized the surly boy she had hated all along was the only person in the… — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
“Such polite manners for an armed man who was kidnapping me. Danilo could take a few lessons from him.” — robin bridges Copy Share Image
“You know what must be done." "No, I do not know what must be done. I do not routinely summon people from the grave… — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
“The house was cozy, with a fire burning in every fireplace. The familiar scents of tea brewing in the samovar and Maman's warmed cherry… — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
“I don't want you stashing yourself away with your Smolny friends tonight," Maman said. "I want to see you dancing with lots of handsome… — Robin Bridges Copy Share Image
