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18 Cities to Travel Back in Time and the Historical Fiction Books Opening Their Doors

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Venture through the gates of ages, dare to time-travel and choose one journey to one of the 18 cities where history still breathes. Pick a historical fiction novel from the list below and walk the streets of ancient Rome or Athens; jump into the middle ages in Copenhagen, Jerusalem, Madrid; explore Renaissance in London, Florence, Prague; enjoy early modern life in Amsterdam or Geneva, Victorian Edinburgh or fin-de-siècle Vienna and Venice; read yourself into post-WW1 Moscow, or WW2 Lisbon and Paris, or deep-dive into the historical fiction of Dubrovnik and Budapest as if you belonged there. And if you are ready for more, there’s also a bonus read.

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Celebrating 1 December, Romania’s Day

Most people know December 1 as Romania’s National Day. Fewer know the story behind it; it is one of war, collapse, hope, but mostly of the determined will of ordinary people.

Every year, on the first morning of December, when villages wake under frost and the rooftops shine like glass, I find myself thinking back to a moment when Romania reinvented itself.

A little more than a century ago, in 1918, a handful of historic provinces decided they wished to speak with one voice. Their choice reshaped a country, Romania, but also the map of Eastern Europe and the future of millions.

Most people know December 1 as Romania’s National Day. Fewer know the story behind it; it is one of war, collapse, hope, but mostly of the determined will of ordinary people.

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A Historical Book about the Mystical Realms of Transylvania on Sale

Explore the mystical Transylvania, steeped in rich mythology & turbulent history through an "exceptional book": DREAMLAND. Black Friday SALE 99c starts on 22 Nov

Explore the mystical realms of Transylvania, a land steeped in rich mythology and turbulent history through an “exceptional”, “magical”, “fantastic” book: DREAMLAND. As I traversed its enchanting landscapes, the echoes of an ancient past and the haunting remnants of myths and legends unfolded before me.
On SALE for 99c between 22 – 25 November 2023, US only.

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