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Eva Stachniak has given readers a thrilling glimpse into the scandals and secrets at the heart of the Russian Imperial court. With deft prose and exquisite detail, Stachniak has resurrected one of the most compelling ages in history. Turn off the phones and lock the doors—you will not put it down.

Deanna Raybourn

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Deanna Raybourn
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: June 17
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They have different accents in America Brisbane smiled. Just as we do here. I waved a hand. They all sound alike to me.
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She left me then, surrounded by my extravagantly simple finery and I sat for a long time, uncomfortable both with the person I had been and the person I was finally becoming. Caught between the two of them, I felt rather lonely, as one often does with a new acquaintance.
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Fate is by far the greatest mystery of all.
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She didn't look at me and I didn't look at her. Some questions are so direct the only way to ask them is sideways.
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One is not born English without knowing how to converse easily about the weather.
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I would give up everything for you, Giulia I smiled at him gently. But you must understand. I should never want a man to give up anything for me. I should want him to feel in winning me he has won the whole world.
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If one has a purpose, life is bearable enough, do you not think so?
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I will make arrangements for you and Portia to return to London the following day. I will be closing up the house. I am leaving England for a while. For how long? I asked him, determined to keep my composure. Until I am quite recovered from you, he said evenly. When will you return? Never.
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....Only you mattered in that moment. Only you. And I would have done anything to save you. I would have paid any price committed any sin sold my very soul to do it.
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