“Then she stood on tiptoe and kissed him sweetly on the lips, “I promise you a love affair with a sun-bathed Austrian princess beyond anything you imagine—in love, in beauty, in intensity. A love that will power you to the end of our time together. You are going to be a fortunate man, Geoffrey Ashbrook.” ParisItaly1930sNazisViennaAustriaPutsch Book:Vienna 1934: Betrayal at the Ballplatz Source: Vienna 1934: Betrayal at the Ballplatz
“She murmured, “I love the imagery of Sappho, the warm summer air across the velvety darkness, the lover between love’s thighs.” She stayed quiet a moment. “But it takes a man’s kiss to put the fire to the metaphor.” FranceParis1920sLeft BankVersailles Peace Book:A Farewell in Paris Source: A Farewell in Paris
“A beautiful white silk scarf was around her neck, tucked below the fur collar. Her lips were well painted into a bright red cupid’s bow. Cute as hell I always told myself, with a tinge of regret. She had a steady girlfriend.” FranceParisLeft BankRoaring 20sSolita Solano Book:A Farewell in Paris Source: A Farewell in Paris
“Sandrine opened her eyes to the soft gray light of early dawn. Recollections of sensual pleasure seemed to caress her body, bringing a smile to her lips. She lay back in the pillow and listened to the breathing of Philippe beside her. She lingered in the memory of the previous night, a memory that was like a warm and tender embrace, an evening of small intimate harmonies. As it should be.” FranceParis1930sLeft Bank Book:Paris 1934: Victory in Retreat Source: Paris 1934: Victory in Retreat