I've always loved history, from my youngest memories. My father enjoyed the great stories of history, like Hereward the Wake, Robin Hood, and Richard the Lionheart, and he shared them with me. I went on to do a degree in… — Jo Beverley Copy Share Image
There's a magical energy and power from the ocean. I was born in a room overlooking the sea, in the middle of a storm.… — Jo Beverley Copy Share Image
“The rake himself lived up to Amy’s expectations, however, when he came out to greet his guests. Tall, dark, handsome, and dressed with devastating informality in an open-necked shirt, sleeves rolled up to expose his arms like a laborer. No one could fair to be aware of a lithe body beneath the slight amount of clothing, and there was a… — Jo Beverley Copy Share
“And the simple fact was that it might be possible to make oneself fall in love, but only when the heart was free. Amy… — Jo Beverley Copy Share Image
What I'd love to do would be to bring a person from the past to me. In that case I'd pick Jane Austen, because… — Jo Beverley Copy Share Image
When I settled to writing seriously, which would be in my 30s, I did expect to be published eventually, but my aspirations weren't very… — Jo Beverley Copy Share Image
“She made a decision and forced out the words. “I’m sorry.” “For what?” he asked coolly, not even looking at her. “You dance as… — Jo Beverley Copy Share Image
I taught woman-centered childbirth classes for five years and have a particular interest in the history of childbirth practices. — Jo Beverley Copy Share Image
When a gently born spinster has little money, her choices are few. She might receive an offer of marriage, but it's unlikely to be… — Jo Beverley Copy Share Image
“How do you find your mount, Miss de Lacy?” Amy found it a slug. It was clear Rowanford had taken her caution too seriously.… — Jo Beverley Copy Share Image
