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Is there anything new under the sun?
After only one week of this new year, you may agree with me that 2021 will be unique and unforgettable. Just as new events emerge from the background of the past, so new stories (especially historical novels) spring up, building on the raw material of old stories....
THE CASE OF THE MISSING HUGUENOTS
Today I have a historical mystery for you, based on my novel research, with a few questions and clues to help solve it. Who were the Huguenots? French Protestants who held to the Reformed, or Calvinist, tradition of Protestantism At their peak,they made up as much as...
Heroes, Kings, Cannons–Twists in Historical Fiction
We love to read novels that keep us turning pages, but what keeps you reading? Maybe it’s: A hero/heroine you identify with and root for A villain you love to hate An historical personality (king, queen, pope, rebel) you enjoy observing ‘in action’ But how often does...
Hidden Gems from Bygone Times
Lucia, my protagonist, is approaching the end of her next adventure. Along the way, I’ve discovered stories from history that came to life as I read them. This month, I’ll highlight two fascinating stories: Fontevraud (English spelling, Fontevrault) is a French...
Netherlands, ahoy!
As I continue to trace my characters’ journeys, I discover new places or interesting new things about places I thought I knew—including the Netherlands. Since many of us are limited in our travels now, it’s a perfect time to travel back in time to experience life in...
Wish you were a genius like Michelangelo?
When you hear the name of Michelangelo, what comes to mind? Painter of the Sistine Chapel in Rome? Sculptor of the monumental David statue, symbol of Renaissance Florence? Architect whose vision led to the completion of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome? Poet who wrote...
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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.
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