“It's never an easy thing to be a woman, Beatrice. And a woman in power is more at risk than any other.… — Jennifer McGowan Beatrice Copy Share Image
“I am neither young nor callow and the people need only a strong monarch to rule them, not a male one. And… — Jennifer McGowan Maid-of-secrets Copy Share Image
“There is naught you do that doesn't have two or three reasons, a contingency purpose, and as many side benefits as you… — Jennifer McGowan Maid-of-deception Copy Share Image
“It was my pleasure, Rafe," I said with a gentle incline of my head, using his first name quite deliberately. No "my… — Jennifer McGowan Maid-of-secrets Copy Share Image
“Remind me never to trust a Spaniard, will you?" She squeezed my arm. "You have my word. The moment I sense you… — Jennifer McGowan Maid-of-secrets Copy Share Image
“I stepped into the long aisle and held my head high. It was total perfection, and all according to a plan I'd… — Jennifer McGowan Maid-of-deception Copy Share Image
