Her imperturbable self-confidence (Duchesse de Maine) caused Madame de Stael to write — Antonia Fraser
People in my books tend to get their just deserts, even if not at the hands of the police. — Antonia Fraser
I can’t read historical fiction because I find the real thing so much more interesting. — Antonia Fraser
If I write that it was a cold day, you can be sure I know it was a cold day because pepys told us. — Antonia Fraser
It can be a long gap between the emergence of fully researched historical biographies. — Antonia Fraser
I think there’s a tremendous split between people who’ve been through a war and people who haven’t. — Antonia Fraser
I think mine is the fullest and most plausible account of what went on in marie antoinette’s life. — Antonia Fraser
I realize that I had always in my heart of hearts planned to write a biography of marie antoinette. — Antonia Fraser
I have no plans for a future jemima shore mystery, but would write one tomorrow if a good idea came to me. — Antonia Fraser
I hate the only one of my book jackets when I was made up professionally, my hair made into a smooth bell. — Antonia Fraser
We are privileged. There are poor people out there. We must to do something to make them privileged. — Antonia Fraser
I don’t like it, but this afternoon I’ve told myself I am going to go and get a dress. — Antonia Fraser
The concentration in my book on marie antoinette’s childhood and on her family influences. — Antonia Fraser