The most powerful men of the kingdom have dragged a duchess down and sent her out to be a marvel to the common people of London. They are so deeply afraid of her that they took the risk to dishonor their own. They are so anxious to save themselves that they thought they should throw her aside.
Philippa GregoryStichwörter: politics women history witch-trials
But I want to be loved. I have always been loved. I want my husband to love me with a passion, like in a troubadour tale, like a knight.
Philippa GregoryStichwörter: love margaret-of-anjou
Because she is my sister, and therefore one-half of me.
Philippa GregoryStichwörter: the-other-boleyn-girl
She has a smile that grows slowly and then shines, like an angel’s smile.
Philippa GregoryStichwörter: angel
I would carry myself with much more dignity than her. I wouldn't whisper with the king and demean myself as she did. I wouldn't send out dishes and wave to people like she did. I wouldn't trail all my brothers and sisters into court like she did. I would be much more reserved and cold. I wouldn't smile at anyone, I wouldn't bow to anyone. I would be a true queen, a queen of ice, without family or friends.
Philippa GregoryStichwörter: queen
You will have to reconcile yourself, as I do, as Isabel does, to being the defeated.
Philippa GregoryI feel no peace, I feel nothing. I think I will feel nothing forever.
Philippa GregoryStichwörter: death depression
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