The Russian Concubine Quotes

“The sight of you brings joy to my heart and makes my blood thunder in my veins. I know not how long I will be allowed to stand here. So there are words I must say. That you are the moon and the stars to me, and the air I breathe. To love you is to live. So if I die.... I will still live in you.”
― Kate Furnivall, The Russian Concubine

“Water was a state of mind. If you think it your friend when you swim in the river or wash away the dirt, why call it your enemy when it comes from the heavens? From the cup of the gods themselves.”
― Kate Furnivall, The Russian Concubine

“now were focused with surprise on Lydia. The moment was over. Lydia”
― Kate Furnivall, The Russian Concubine