Do you have a favourite time in history (ie. the 18th century) to write about? Or a time in history most interesting in which to set your books?

Linda Holeman Hi Kathleen - it seems that the 19th century calls to me most often. Four of my six historical novels have been set in that era. I have no logical explanation for this choice, but because there were a number of "turning points" for the world in general in the 19th century, there is rich history to work with, and I'm drawn in to research and work with and around some of those major events. For similar reasons I chose the 18th century for The Devil on Her Tongue - because of my interest in the flourishing wine trade in Portugal at that point, as well as the horrific earthquake that shook the country. Thanks for your interest!

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