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1636 The Flight Of The Nightingale – Snippet 12

1636 The Flight Of The Nightingale – Snippet 12 Chapter 8 “Watch your step, Maestra,” the drover said as Francesca edged down the steps. If the wagon was stable, it would have been no problem to descend the steps, but … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 03

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 03 Chapter 3 Brussels October 1635 From: Susanna Allegretti, Brussels To: M. Leopold Cavriani, Geneva Most honored patron and friend, I regret that I must request a favor from you. Because of certain difficulties … Continue reading →

1636 The Flight Of The Nightingale – Snippet 11

1636 The Flight Of The Nightingale – Snippet 11 They went down the hallway in the other direction and turned into a different cross-corridor. Roberto looked to Alessandro. “So how long has the Maestra been a part of the palace … Continue reading →

Council Of Fire – Snippet 35

Council Of Fire – Snippet 35 “We are no longer in contact with the mother country, Bigot. We will be receiving no further supplies from France. We are on our own, which means that the considerable wealth of goods you … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 02

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 02 Chapter 2 Besançon September 1635 “I can read an encyclopedia as well as anyone else.” Henri, duc de Rohan, continued to pace around the room. “In less than three years, I will be … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 01

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 01 The Trouble With Huguenots Virginia DeMarce Foreword The purpose of this foreword is to provide a little orientation for readers of the series as to how this book fits into the timeline. The … Continue reading →

Council Of Fire – Snippet 34

Council Of Fire – Snippet 34 Chapter 24 The situation has changed Montréal, New France On a large, flat table in the Arsenal, pitted and scarred from years of serving as a work-table and an idle carving surface for bored … Continue reading →

1636 The Flight Of The Nightingale – Snippet 10

1636 The Flight Of The Nightingale – Snippet 10 Chapter 7 Roberto Del Migliore strode toward the back of the palace. “You,” he called out to a servant crossing the hallway before him, “Ernani. Come here.” “Yes, sir,” the servant … Continue reading →

Council Of Fire – Snippet 33

Council Of Fire – Snippet 33 Chapter 23 It is always about true and false Fort Johnson, Colony of New York “What does he want?” Johnson asked. “What does he say he wants?” Skenadoa looked around the drawing room. A … Continue reading →

1636 The Flight Of The Nightingale – Snippet 09

1636 The Flight Of The Nightingale – Snippet 09 Chapter 6 Ferdinando, Grand Duke of Tuscany, second of that name, looked up as his grandmother Christine, Dowager Duchess of Tuscany and Princess of Lorraine, swept into the room through the … Continue reading →