“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
“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