Patricia Furstenberg, Author of Historical Fiction, Kids Books
Travel Through Stories
Enjoy a Transylvanian tale where old superstitions and new horror go hand in hand and just in time for Halloween and the feast of Saint Andrew, Sfantul Andrei in Romanian, observed on the 30th of November.
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Spring and summer are magical times of the year and Walpurgis Night and Noaptea Sânzienelor, as ancient celebrations, capture the essence of these seasons. Both festivals are rich in tradition, legends, and folklore, and are celebrated in different parts of the world, throughout Northern & Central Europe and Romania, respectively.
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For the reading hour this World Book Day I’ll help all readers enjoy a sample from Dreamland, 100-word Stories, Folklore & History right here, right now.
“A novel idea and a captivating read.”
“Dreamland is a book for history lovers as well as anyone who enjoys colourful folklore and legend.”
Discover new reads among these 7 books that make great choices for an Easter time hunt. The books listed here, novels and non-fiction, thrillers and short stories, offer different perspectives on the themes of redemption, faith, forgiveness, or traditional values. They also address cultural heritage and love, that are central to the Easter holiday.
I hope you will discover one, if not more books that will prove a great read at Easter time and that will provide you with a meaningful and thought-provoking way to reflect on the significance of the season, and to feel renewed by exploring, perhaps, novel yet still deeper themes and ideas.
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Romanian Martisor, poignant charm, gift from the heart on 1 March, celebrates the old year and the new one, the change, renewal, and hope in the future. Discover its charming tradition with me, then read more 1 March Martisor tales.
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