Patricia Furstenberg, Writer of Historical Fiction, Children's Books
Travel via Stories
Mysterious by shape, mythical by reputation, medieval by origin, the Cârța Cistercian Abbey is a place I read about, I dreamed of, returned to, and wrote about in my latest book, Dreamland.
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Enjoy a story for the oldest door found at Corvin Castle, Transylvania, and still in use.
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On the 24th of June, around Midsummer Night, in Romania we celebrate Sanzienele or Dragaica, but also the birth of Saint John the Baptist.
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I had so much fun chatting with Anca Mazilu and Bogdan Stănescu on #CuCapuNZori LIVE morning show on TVR1, Romania’s National Television station (with heartfelt thanks to Mircea Mitrofan). Hear me speak Romanian. Hit PLAY:
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Passing through wood-carved gates, such as the Maramures or the Szeklers gates is a memorable experiences, as I discovered during the research for my latest book, Dreamland.
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