Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without its eponymous evergreen: the Christmas tree. From its ancient origins to the present, the Christmas tree has brightened hearts and homes for hundreds of years. Learn a little more about its history from its ancient roots to a self-proclaimed Christmas tree capital!
The year is 1141. Forces belonging to Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois vie for the English throne. With neither side a clear winner, they will fight for control over a prominent castle on the River Thames in “The Siege Winter”. This multi-perspective novel should please lovers of medieval history and/or historical mysteries.
The Empress Matilda was an intelligent, powerful women who sought to assume her inheritance as queen of England. She became embroiled with her cousin Stephen in a period of civil war known as the Anarchy.
Michiel B.L. Korte recounts the last few years of the French monarchy under King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette from the perspective of their adopted daughter, Marie Philippine Lambriquet. Also known as Ernestine, she must contend with both divided loyalties and the larger forces at play if she is to survive the tumultuous times in which she lives.
A worthy foray into Renaissance Italy – the political machinations, the art, the inner workings of one of history’s most enigmatic and talented men, the complex relationship between two powerful women, and so much more. This novel about Isabella and Beatrice d’Este offers a lovely blend of historical fact and fiction, sure to please any lover of Renaissance fiction.
Learn a little more about one of the most prominent women of the Italian Renaissance: Isabella d’Este! Wielding her power and influence, she inspired artists, influenced society, and changed history.