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Mirella Sichirollo Patzer

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First generation Italian-Canadian, Mirella Patzer is passionate about writing and reading novels set in historical eras, especially with Italian settings. Her passions, apart from writing, are blogging about women in history, travelling, discovering and testing historical recipes researching, and spending time with her family. She currently lives in Calgary, Alberta.

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	Orphan of the Olive Tree 3.85 avg rating — 683 ratings — published 2012 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Contessa's Vendetta 3.49 avg rating — 292 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Prophetic Queen: A Biographical Novel of Germany's First Queen 4.20 avg rating — 171 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pendant 3.66 avg rating — 101 ratings — published 2008 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Novice 3.85 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Betrothal 3.66 avg rating — 74 ratings — published 2011 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Secret Legacy: A Tale of Dark Secrets, Forbidden Love, Hidden Identities 4.44 avg rating — 16 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Black Petals 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	ITALIAN HISTORICAL Box Set of 3 Full Length Novels 3.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Heinrich The Fowler: Father Of The Ottonian Empire 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2004	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Long ago, in thesizzling sands of ancient Egypt, there reigned a queen whose life was juicierthan a basket of ripe figs. Her name? Cleopatra, the original drama queen ofthe Nile. While your typical monarch might spend their days counting gold coinsand managing their kingdom, Cleopatra had a different approach to governance.She took the p

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To Wed an Icy Duke: A Historical Romance Novel (Affairs of Honor Book 1)

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“...she felt safe with Nicolo, and feared nothing.”
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“You must always remember that your future holds promise and good fortune. Count your blessings, and never regret what was not. Rather, focus on the path God has chosen for you.”
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