About C.L.R. Peterson
Heroes battling injustice against the odds–
- Ignited my love of reading
- Led me to study history
- Inspire me to write historical fiction
Deep in Venice’s archives, heresy trial records told stories of faith and courage.
Journey with me to the dangerous world of 16th-century Italy.
Find inspiration in exciting stories of little-known heroes!
Love the details? Here’s the nitty-gritty on C.L.R. Peterson:
Renaissance history came to life for C.L.R. Peterson during a semester in Italy. Later the classic David-versus-Goliath battle of Luther and the Roman Church hooked her on the Reformation, and she earned a PhD in Early Modern European History at Stanford University.
She loves to shine a spotlight on little-known heroes of the past.
Lucia’s Renaissance is her debut novel, soon to be followed by the sequel, Lucia’s Journey.
She has also written several short stories in Lucia’s storyworld, including “Caterina’s Choice,” which is available at no charge to readers who sign up for her author newsletter.
She belongs to the Historical Novel Society’s Northern California chapter and the Alliance of Independent Authors, as well as a critique group.
What would you do if the Inquisition spied on you, ready to pounce at any hint of heresy?
Would you choose your faith or your life?
Verona, 1576. Heresy is fatal in late Renaissance Italy, but Martin Luther’s book ignites a young girl’s faith.
She must choose—abandon her beliefs or risk everything.
Join Lucia as she navigates the exciting and perilous world of late 16th-century Italy!
“A gripping tale of a young girl of Renaissance Italy…a superb example of historical fiction based on actual fact.”
Dr. Jeannine Olson, Professor of History, Rhode Island College
My new short story--free to my subscribers!
Verona, 1571. When Caterina welcomes her husband’s brilliant student, Alessandro, into their home, she has no idea how he will heighten the danger her family faces as the Inquisition closes in.
Against the vivid backdrop of Renaissance Verona, this prequel short story to my novel Lucia’s Renaissance captures the terror of the Inquisition’s reach.
Immerse yourself in rich historical detail and high emotional stakes in this dramatic story of danger and conscience.