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Posted on 26/03/202114/04/2025

Immortalis, the Immortal Căluşarii Dance, 100 words story #Im4Ro

Immortalis, the Immortal Căluşarii Dance 100 words story

With Immortalis, the Immortal Căluşarii Dance we’ve reached the 4th century AD in our 100 words story posts along the historical timeline of Transylvania.

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Posted on 01/03/202129/04/2022

The Braveheart who Freed the Sun, 1st of March, 1 Martie Mărțișor #Im4Ro

The Braveheart who Freed the Sun, 1 March, Martie Martisor

The Braveheart who Freed the Sun on 1st of March is a story lesser known about the symbolism behind the red and white ribbon of 1 Martie, the Mărțișor in Romania.

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Posted on 01/03/202117/10/2021

Greed, of the Roman Kind, 100 words story

Greed, of the Roman Kind, 100 words story

Greed, of the Roman Kind, is the next 100 words story following the timeline of Falx vs Gladius, Dáoi vs Romans and of Echoes of a Battle, the Getae before it. You will find a short explanatory paragraph at the end.

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Posted on 24/02/202105/01/2022

Why Rhino is Grumpy and Hippo is mad at Hare, folktale part 2

Why Rhino is Grumpy and Hippo is mad at Hare folktale part 2

Following part one, let’s get to the bottom of this and learn Why Rhino is Grumpy and Hippo is Mad at Hare, a humorous retelling of an African folktale that also teaches a lesson or two.

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Posted on 13/01/202117/10/2021

When Cheetah First Cried

When Cheetah First Cried is a retelling of an African folk story that explains why cheetahs have two vertical lines on their faces.

When Cheetah First Cried is a retelling of an African folk story that explains why cheetahs have two vertical lines on their faces.

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Patricia Furstenberg, Author, photo Arrie Bezuidenhout

Patricia Furstenberg is a Romanian multigenre writer, poet and flâneuse living in South Africa. She is the author of over 20 book, notably historical fiction When Secrets Bloom, Dreamland, Transylvania's History A to Z, Amazon bestseller Joyful Trouble, geopolitical literary fiction Silent Heroes.
Member Europeana
With Women Also Know History, Historical Novel Society, Intrepid Times, History Through Fiction 2026Judge
Creator of #Im4Ro ~ Sharing Positive Stories about Romania

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BOOKS BY PATRICIA FURSTENBERG

Historical Fiction Set in Romania:

The Book That Should Have Been Lost
The Book That Should Have Been Lost by Patricia Furstenberg - Some books tell stories. Others remember the truth. Historical fiction set in Transylvania and Moldavia
The Wife of Kronstadt by Patricia Furstenberg
The Wife of Kronstadt, Medieval Mystery of Transylvania by Patricia Furstenberg
Hermannstadt, 1241: The Mongol Invasion - A Short Story
Hermannstadt, 1241: The Mongol Invasion - A Short Story
When Secrets Bloom by Patricia Furstenberg, historical fiction set in Transylvania
When Secrets Bloom by Patricia Furstenberg, historical fiction set in Transylvania
Amazon worldwide
Dreamland stories Transylvania Banat Maramures by Patricia Furstenberg on Amazon

Dreamland: Amazon US - Amazon UK

riveting historical fiction Transylvania's History A to Z by Patricia Furstenberg on Amazon

Transylvania's History: Amazon US - Amazon UK

War Fiction

Silent Heroes: When Love and Values Are Worth Fighting for Patricia Furstenberg

Silent Heroes: Amazon US - Amazon UK

Joyful Trouble by Patricia Furstenberg

Joyful Trouble: Amazon US - Amazon UK

Anthology Books:

Fifteen authors. Fifteen journeys through history. One enduring theme: courage.
Fifteen authors. Fifteen journeys through history. One enduring theme: courage.

Animal Stories for Kids

Click to buy from Amazon: The Cheetah and the Dog

The Cheetah and the Dog: Amazon US - Amazon UK

Click to buy from Amazon: The Elephant and the Sheep
Click to buy from Amazon: The Lion and theDog
Just Nuisance the Sea Dog children's book
The BLT, Bear, Lion, Tiger
The Chimp and the Dog

Understanding our Pets, Stories and Poems

Happy Friends, diversity stories
Click to buy from Amazon: As Good as Gold, a Dog's Life in Poems and Haiku
Click to buy from Amazon: Puppy, 12 Months of Rhymes and Smiles
Click to buy from Amazon: Belle Cat, Whiskers on my Mat
`Christmas Haiku - a winter coffee-table book
Click to buy from Amazon: Africa's Bravest Creatures, ebooks

Kinder Prentenboek

Clik om te koop by Amazon: Die Leeu en die Hond (Afrikaans Edition)
Clik om te koop by: Die Leeu en die Hond (Afrikaans Edition)
Clik om te koop by: Die Olifant en die Skaap
Clik om te koop by: Die Olifant en die Skaap
Clik om te koop by: Die Jagluiperd en die Hond
Clik om te koop by: Die Jagluiperd en die Hond

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