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April 24, 2013

The Night I Danced with Rommel by Elisabeth Marrion - Amazon Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A touching story of life of Hilde in Germany, 24 Mar 2013 By Drewboy  This review is from: The Night I Danced With Rommel (Paperback) A wonderful story of Hilde's life from a young girl and the run up to and during the 2nd World War. Her home and family life in East Prussia, her love for her husband Karl, her friends and struggle of bringing up a family on her own during difficult times, A very emotional must read! 5.0 out of 5 stars History brought to life, 25 Feb 2013
By Ms BTI  This review is from: The Night I Danced with Rommel (Kindle Edition) This is a tale of Hilde, a courageous woman who survived World War Two in Germany. I soon became drawn into the story of Hilde and her family, and found it easy to relate to the characters. Hilde had friends among the Jewish community but she married a German officer who soon served under Rommel. This story describes the complexity of life in those times, the remarkable friendships, the great love between Hilde and her husband, and the hardships they all experienced. If I said more I'd be giving too much away ... this is definitely a story well worth reading. 5.0 out of 5 stars The night I danced with Rommel, 23 Mar 2013
By E J COWLING  This review is from: The Night I Danced with Rommel (Kindle Edition) I enjoyed this book tremendously. A very touching and human story of ordinary families caught up in the 2WW in Germany. I would recommend this book as a very good read.  
5.0 out of 5 stars The Night I Danced with Rommel, 18 Mar 2013 By jeani.martini  This review is from: The Night I Danced with Rommel (Kindle Edition) What a great story! The reader is drawn into life in Germany leading up to and during the 2nd WW, told through the eyes of a determined woman who did what she could to help her friends and family. I couldn't put it down. Well done!  5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story about courage, 15 Mar 2013 By Caroline This review is from: The Night I Danced With Rommel (Paperback) Hilde has a difficult and challenging life prior to and during the Second World war in Germany. She is German, yet with many friends among Poles and Jews. Her story brought tears to my eyes many times and helped me reflect on the nature of courage. How one might still rise above insanity and cruelty and fight for one's friends, children and family.  5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ, 18 Mar 2013 By Simon Brown (Hampshire, UK)
(REAL NAME)    This review is from: The Night I Danced With Rommel (Paperback) A heart warming story of a young womans challenges though Love, Life, Family and World War II, a MUST read!
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Published on April 24, 2013 07:16

History Trivia - Greeks enter Troy via the Trojan Horse

April 24

1479 BC Thutmose III ascended to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifted to Hatshepsut (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty).

1184 BC The Greeks entered Troy using the Trojan Horse (traditional date).


709 Saint Wilfrid died. A monk of Lindisfarne Abbey and later Bishop of Hexham, Wilfrid spread the Benedictine Rule and worked to establish Roman Catholicism over the influence of the Celtic Church in England.

858 Nicholas I "the Great" was elected Roman Catholic pope.

1061 Halley's Comet caused an English monk to predict the country would be destroyed.

1558 Mary, Queen of Scots, married the Dauphin of France, François, at Notre Dame de Paris.

1585 Pope Sixtus V elected. Sixtus was unanimously elected successor to Gregory XIII, who had left the Papal States in disarray. He defined the college of Cardinals and is considered the founder of the Counter-Reformation.
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Published on April 24, 2013 07:05

NarlyNut's Book Lovers: ~**COVER REVEAL**~~~~  Re~Release and Re~Vamped  ...

NarlyNut's Book Lovers: ~**COVER REVEAL**~~~~  Re~Release and Re~Vamped
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: ~** COVER REVEAL **~ ~~~   Re~Release and Re~Vamped    H OME WRECKER ~ b y ~ BRENDA PERLIN   A very special ...
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Published on April 24, 2013 06:01

April 23, 2013

History Trivia - Vikings defeated at Battle of Clontarf Brian Boru

April 23


215 BC A temple was built on the Capitoline Hill and dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene.



1014 Battle of Clontarf Brian Boru (High King of Ireland in 1002) defeated Viking invaders, but was killed during the battle.

1348 The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III was announced on St George's Day.

1509 Henry VIII was proclaimed King of England.

1616 William Shakespeare died.

1661 English king Charles II was crowned in London.
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Published on April 23, 2013 06:36

Gladiator's Pen: Rudiarius

Gladiator's Pen: Rudiarius: His blade sang as it cut through the air of the arena. The gladiator growled as its edge sank into the flesh of his target. A soft s...
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Published on April 23, 2013 05:53

From the Desk of Nadia Kilrick: A Visit with Brenda Perlin

From the Desk of Nadia Kilrick: A Visit with Brenda Perlin: I'm excited to have Brenda Perlin visit with us here at the desk today. Brenda is highly energetic, motivated and friendly - so much s...
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Published on April 23, 2013 05:51

April 22, 2013

Congratulations Green Wizard Publishing - Happy First Year



Congratulations to Mark Barry and Green Wizard publishing upon celebrating its first year in a rapidly expanding industry.  The accomplishments achieved thus far continue to entice readers on both sides of the pond, piquing interest by offering quality novels in diverse genres.

 


I, along with your followers, wish you every success throughout the year.

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Published on April 22, 2013 15:53