Myths, Legends, and Stories from Bistrita, in Dreamland

Research made me do it, include myths, legends, and stories, some from Bistrita County, in Dreamland, my latest book: the legend of the Knight’s stone slab, the imposing tower of the Evangelical Church, and Bram Stoker’s Borgo Pass: Tihuta Pass.

16/05/202308/05/2023

Why Are We Fascinated by Historical Battles ?

I have always been fascinated by historical battles, especially the way historical fiction books and movies depict them. There are many fans of historical battles walking among us, but why are we hypnotized by them?

09/05/202309/05/2023

Gothic and Whimsy, the Pharmacy Museum of Sibiu

Gothic and whimsy, once named At the Black Bear, the Pharmacy Museum of Sibiu is a wondrous place tucked behind a bowed wooden door sheltered by the Small Square’s vaulted loggias.

27/04/202308/09/2026

The Medieval and Legendary Small Square of Sibiu

Small Square Sibiu view to Council Tower, Turnul Sfatului at night

I met the medieval, legendary, and quaint Small Square at night time, in the Citadel of Sibiu. Once part of the medieval city walls and of the second fortification of Sibiu, Hermannstadt, (built after the Mongol invasion), today it’s quiet, keeping to the shadows, taking shelter behind its many archways. The picturesque Small Square looks shy of new visitors. But as my footsteps echoed on its cobblestones, its fabulous history came alive in front of my eyes.

23/04/202325/04/2023

Reading Hour, Read Here & Now Dreamland, 100-word Stories Folklore & History on World Book Day

Patricia Furstenberg author books about Romania

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.”