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Philippa Gregory is a celebrated British historical fiction author, recognized for her works that delve into the lives of historical figures and events, particularly during the Wars of the Roses. Born on January 9, 1954, she has gained prominence in the genre, with her novels often adapted for television and film.

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Famous Philippa Gregory Quotes

“Jane," I said quietly. She opened her eyes, she had been far away in prayer. "Yes, Mary? Forgive me, I was praying." "If you go on flirting with the king with those sickly little smiles, one of us Boleyns is going to scratch your eyes out.”

Ifs Littles Said Eye Prayer Goes On Praying Kings Forgiving Far Away Mary Her Eyes Flirting Scratches Jane Forgive Me

Book:The Other Boleyn Girl (Movie Tie-In)

Source: The Other Boleyn Girl (Movie Tie-In)

“I would play ball with Catherine, and hide and seek: Not a very challenging game in an open meadow, but she was still at the age where she believed that if she shut her eyes and buried her head under a shawl then she could not be seen.”

Ifs Stills Play Eye Age Games Challenges Balls Buried Her Eyes Meadows Hide And Seek

Book:The Other Boleyn Girl (Movie Tie-In)

Source: The Other Boleyn Girl (Movie Tie-In)

“Every woman has to have something which singles her out, which catches the eyes, which makes her the center of attention. I am going to be french.”

Eye Attention Singles Center Of Attention

Book:The Other Boleyn Girl (Movie Tie-In)

Source: The Other Boleyn Girl (Movie Tie-In)

“Once more, I am watching the most powerful men in the kingdom bring their power to bear on a woman who has done nothing worse than live to the beat of her own heart, see with her own eyes; but this is not their tempo nor their vision and they cannot tolerate any other.”

Men Heart Done Eye Powerful Vision Bears Beats Kingdoms Most Powerful Tolerate Tempo Powerful Man

Book:The Lady of the Rivers

Source: The Lady of the Rivers

“I turn around from the window and for the first time I see him... It is Richard, smiling at my surprise. I run to him, without thinking what I am doing. I run to the first friendly face that I have seen since Christmas, and in a moment I am in his arms and he is holding me tightly and kissing my face, my closed eyes, my smiling mouth, kissing me till I am breathless and have to pull away from him.”

Thinking Firsts Moments Eye Running Faces Turns Arms Kissing Mouths First Time Window Surprise Friendly Breathless Closed Eyes Friendly Faces

Book:The Kingmaker's Daughter

Source: The Kingmaker's Daughter

About the Author

Born: January 9, 1954
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 154

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Philippa Gregory's Tudor Court 6-Book Boxed Set: The Constant Princess, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Boleyn Inheritance, The Queen's Fool, The Virgin's Lover, and The Other QueenRelated source material

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