Jean asked Rhys Bowen:

I had a lot of fun with Queen of Hearts. It was fun to play spot-the-Hearst-Castle-bits! Now, you mentioned that Goldman had just bought most of a Spanish convent. Would that by any chance connect to the Spanish Cistercian abbey Hearst bought in 1931 and never got around to turning into a castle in McCloud? If so, have you visited the recreated chapter house in Vina, CA?

Rhys Bowen Goldman's castle was certainly modeled on Hearst. When we did the tour we were told that certain candlesticks came from an abbey in Spain. I have never visited the building in Vina. I'll check it out. Thank you.

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

SFrick asked Rhys Bowen:

Thank you for answering my question. I did in fact and now am reading "Murphy's law", at this time. That would be following your direction, Correct?

Annie Weatherly-Barton asked Rhys Bowen:

Just finished 'The Victory Garden' which was just utterly wonderful. It seemed not only great in terms of the historical period but totally believable . Any plans to write any more in this vein?

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Thank you for answering my question. I did in fact and now am reading "Murphy's law", at this time. That would be following your direction, Correct?

Just finished 'The Victory Garden' which was just utterly wonderful. It seemed not only great in terms of the historical period but totally believable . Any plans to write any more in this vein?

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