The Embroidered Book Quotes

“The world is on fire, and they argue about the temperature of the flames.”
― Kate Heartfield, The Embroidered Book

“You will not be powerless in Naples, my dear daughter. Power is not something you are given. Power is something you take.”
― Kate Heartfield, The Embroidered Book

“She hesitates, then nods. Is she not here to be pretty and suitable? What does it matter what her name is?”
― Kate Heartfield, The Embroidered Book

“The treasures of a girl, worthless to a world that does not know about her sacrifices.”
― Kate Heartfield, The Embroidered Book

“Geneviève lowers her face, raises her eyebrows and looks at her as though she ought to know better. 'My dear, I can get whatever I like.”
― Kate Heartfield, The Embroidered Book

“The king of France is handsome, Antoinette decides.”
― Kate Heartfield, The Embroidered Book

“The current Empress of Russia began life as the shabby daughter of a shabby soldier in a shabby town. But her mother made her a good marriage. And now Catherine rules an empire!" "Catherine rules because she had her husband killed and seized his throne for herself." Charlotte says with a little smile.”
― Kate Heartfield, The Embroidered Book