The Widow Queen has all the qualities of a historical saga in the tradition of Bernard Cornwell, Sharon Kay Penman, or Philippa Gregory.
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A conversation with Gill Paul about her latest historical novel and Romanov alternative history. In The Lost Daughter, Paul explores the possibility of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna’s possible escape from Yekaterinburg.
While the Russian Revolutions claimed many Romanov victims, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, the mother of Nicholas II, famously survived. The life of this fascinating woman, born a Danish princess, is…
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Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the…
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Salad Olivier My version of Eastern Europe’s beloved mayonnaise based salad, served during the holiday season is the ultimate comfort food: potatoes, mayonnaise, smoked ham, peas, and fresh herbs.…
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Sometimes my trusty fountain pen and a beautiful blank book just can't get the job done. Here are the 11 apps I use to keep me nimble, productive, and motivated.
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Shrimp, Fennel & Charred Orange Salad with Radishes and Shoots 2 whole oranges1 lb of cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined.)1 fennel bulb with fronds½- pound of fresh radishes1 handful of…
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There is a knack to the daily news program — you have to keep it fresh and exciting, but you must also follow some kind of formulaic structure so that…
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Tomatoes are in the magnificent zenith of their brief season, and I’m on a mission to enjoy them almost every way I know how, including with grains in the large,…
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