“Dariya and I used to play French Revolution when we were little. We'd take turns being Marie Antoinette. Our grandmamma caught us once and had us whipped for revolutionary sentiments. We were six years old at the time and had… — 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
