Alison Bahmüller

“I’ll admit that my garden now grows hope in lavish profusion, leaving little room for anything else. I suppose it has squeezed out more practical plants like caution and common sense. Still, though, hope does not flourish in every garden, and I feel thankful it has taken root in mine.”
― Sharon Kay Penman, The Reckoning

“This arrogant, perfumed young noble, in his rustling silks and polished lamellar armour, knew nothing of the hardships of war.”
― David Pilling, Flame of the West

“May I offer you some advice?"

"I'd rather you offered me a fast horse and a head start," Richard said with a tight smile. "But I'll take the advice, too.”
― Sharon Kay Penman, A King's Ransom

“He called for a remount, and changed horses while I gently swelled with pride. I had never craved officer rank, particularly, but it was something to be rewarded for my efforts, and to know I still basked in the general's favour.”
― David Pilling, Flame of the West