Happy Publication Day to The Wife of Kronstadt: Medieval Mystery of Transylvania set in 15th century Brasov, Romania!
The records say illness. The green stains tell another story.
In medieval Kronstadt, Gertrud, the physician’s wife, discovers altered burial registers, disappearing herbs, and mysterious symbols hidden in official ledgers. As she follows the trail through convent archives and the city’s printing house, she uncovers a conspiracy that reaches far beyond medicine.
To expose it, she must trust the women that history overlooked. And prove that memory can outlast power.
Set in fifteenth-century Transylvania, The Wife of Kronstadt is an atmospheric historical mystery of silent courage, hidden power, and the women who refused to let the truth disappear.
Perfect for readers who enjoy richly researched medieval fiction, slow-burning mysteries, and stories where history’s greatest battles are fought with memory rather than swords.
This is a standalone historical story and a companion to When Secrets Bloom (Book One of the Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows series).
The Kronstadt Chronicle explores the centuries that shaped the world of the Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows novels:
- Hermannstadt, 1241 – The Mongol Invasion – a Short Story – OUT NOW
- The Wandering Star, 1400 – coming soon
- The Book That Should Not Exist – Journey from Moldavia to Kronstadt, a Novella, 1450 – OUT JULY 2026
- The Wife of Kronstadt – A Historical Crime Mystery Novelette, 1461 – OUT NOW
- The Scribe and the Painter, 1470 – coming soon
- Kate’s Letter – a Short Story, 1478 included in the Anthology Courage, Tales of History, Mystery and Hope – OUT NOW
Read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited:
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H943V8DF
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H943V8DF
Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0H943V8DF
Amazon Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0H943V8DF


Congratulations, Patricia, on giving Gertrude her own story. One for the wish list! 🙂
Aww, thank you for remembering her, Laura 🙂 I liked her such a lot too! I’m glad this tale came to be.