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Posted on 07/09/202117/10/2021

First Book Review for Transylvania’s History A to Z

Transylvania book travel time

First review for my latest book, Transylvania’s History A to Z, comes from lovely Bonnie of Bonnie Reads and Writes.

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Posted on 18/07/202017/10/2021

The Story of Military Dog Tags

the story of military dog tags

The story of Military Dog Tags spans millennia, and is fascinating to see how keeping our silent heroes accounted for during war times was first a priority, to later fade away only to return out of a basic human desire of being known, even in death, and not to become one of (too many) unknown soldiers.

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Posted on 07/07/202005/01/2022

Bamiyan Buddhas, Silent Heroes

Bamiyan Buddhas Silent Heroes

The Bamiyan Buddhas stood for nearly two millennia as silent heroes, symbols of the Buddhist faith, witnesses to the hustle and the bustle of the Silk Route with its whirlwind of wealth, ideological exchange, and art, and to countless illogical wars.

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Posted on 15/05/202017/10/2021

7 Dogs That Left their Paws on History

7 dogs that left their paws on history

Today I take a break from writing fiction about dogs to take a closer look at a few canine mementos, more exactly at 7 dogs that put their paws on history – and on the reader’s hearts.

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Posted on 07/01/202017/10/2021

Rafik’s Journey in Silent Heroes. An Afghan Village

Welcome to Rafik’s journey. The youngest character in Silent Heroes, Rafik travels from his Afghan village of Nauzad all around Afghanistan. It isn’t a journey made by choice, but out of necessity and bravery.

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When Secrets Bloom by Patricia Furstenberg, historical fiction set in Transylvania
When Secrets Bloom by Patricia Furstenberg, historical fiction set in Transylvania

With lovely Linda Hill: Discussing When Secrets Bloom with Patricia Furstenberg on Publication Day. (*Best Day Ever!*)

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 19 book, notably historical fiction When Secrets Bloom, Dreamland, Transylvania's History A to Z, Amazon bestseller Joyful Trouble, geopolitical literary fiction Silent Heroes.
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Historical Fiction Set in Romania

Dreamland stories Transylvania Banat Maramures by Patricia Furstenberg on Amazon

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

Transylvania's History: Amazon US - Amazon UK

War Fiction

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Animal Stories for Kids

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