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.

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.

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.”

20/04/202308/10/2023

A Studded Gothic Door and a Medieval Door Lock, Evangelical Church Sibiu

heart shaped key for studded door Evangelical Church Sibiu

What can be more intriguing than a studded gothic door with a Medieval door lock found inside the Evangelical Church Sibiu as well as a story – how else! – for the exciting Thursday Doors weekly challenge.

30/03/202308/10/2023

The Secret Shoemakers Passage, Pasajul Pantofarilor, Sibiu

I’ll show you where to look to discover the concealed Shoemakers Passage, Pasajul Pantofarilor, like a secret legend connecting early medieval Huet Square with the quaint Small Square in Sibiu.