“Her imperturbable self-confidence (Duchesse de Maine) caused Madame de Stael to write that the Duchesse believed in herself the same way she believed in God, without explanation or discussion.” WayWritingSelfSelf ConfidenceDiscussionExplanationMaine Author:Antonia Fraser
“That is my major concern: writers who are in prison for writing.” WritingMajorsConcernPrisonBedtime Author:Antonia Fraser
“I have no plans for a future Jemima Shore mystery, but would write one tomorrow if a good idea came to me.” IfsWritingIdeasPlansMysteryTomorrowBrilliantShoreGood IdeasBrilliant Ideas Author:Antonia Fraser
“I think crime writing is my link with trying to preserve a sort of order.” ThinkingWritingTryingOrderCrimePreservesLinks Author:Antonia Fraser
“I realize that I had always in my heart of hearts planned to write a biography of Marie Antoinette.” WritingHeartRealizingMy HeartBiographiesMarieAlways In My Heart Author:Antonia Fraser
“If I write that it was a cold day, you can be sure I know it was a cold day because Pepys told us.” IfsKnowsWritingColdCold Days Author:Antonia Fraser
