“No one needed to pay me to love you.” LifeInspiringAttitudeFamilyGoodnessUpliftingChoiceNonfictionWomen S FictionEighteenth Century Book:Her Own Legacy Source: Her Own Legacy
“Although my husband relied upon me to manage the business, my signature was worthless, much like yours. Now that I am a widow, my signature is binding. It is a terrible price to pay, and I doubt you would wish to pay it.” LoveInspirationJoyHopeAttitudeFictionSadnessBlessingEmotionsWomen S Fiction Book:Her Own Legacy Source: Her Own Legacy
“The privileges of the Nobles of the Sword are not democratic ... Across the country, peasants have been burning crops and châteaux. If the King does not willingly change taxation, I fear commoners and peasants will force him.” InspirationJoyMotivationEducationAttitudeFictionBlessingWomen S FictionEighteenth Century Book:Her Own Legacy Source: Her Own Legacy
“Her widowed mother owns the shop on rue de Grenelle. Should her mother die, despite her expertise, Pauline Léon will not inherit the shop. She can only do so through a husband. As she has not yet met a suitable spouse, we can only imagine the kind of chocolat he would make if he were a wig maker.” LifeMotivationEducationAttitudeFamilyGoodnessUpliftingNonfictionWomen S FictionEighteenth Century Book:Her Own Legacy Source: Her Own Legacy