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| Today: Patricia Furstenberg |
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| Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows by Patricia Furstenberg |
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| About the Books |
Shadowed by Vlad Dracula’s arcane presence and deadly secrets, a Saxon healer defies kings and carves her own fate in 15th-century Transylvania.
Book 1, When Secrets Bloom
Transylvania, 1463. A land of fortress cities, whispered heresies, and shadows cast by Vlad Dracula (the man, not the vampire.)
Kate Webber, a 28-year-old Saxon healer, has always lived between reverence and suspicion. Her gift with herbs and midwifery makes her indispensable - and dangerous - in Kronstadt (today Brașov) , a medieval city where fear rules and women are silenced. Her marriage to the powerful, secretive Magyar promised safety, but instead bound her voice.
One bitter Advent night, Kate breaks her husband’s command and saves a dying mother and child. Her defiance sparks awe in some, fury in others. The jealous town physician seizes his chance to destroy her. Rumors flare. A mob gathers. And Kate’s only ally is Iancu - her childhood friend turned militia captain - whose return stirs memories of freedom, laughter and forbidden longing.
Elsewhere in the city, Moise, a Jewish apprentice at the printing press, witnesses a cloaked Shaman haunting the square. When a rare manuscript vanishes, Moise discovers a dangerous secret: a book men will kill for. His search entwines his fate with Kate’s - until both stand accused in a city hungry for scapegoats.
On the day of execution, Kate chooses defiance again. She saves a child. Moise is framed. And in the shadows of fortress walls, a legacy map begins to reveal itself - a secret hidden not in books, but in the hearts of those who guard them.
For fans of gripping feminist historical fiction, richly atmospheric novels, and stories set in medieval Transylvania, this book delivers both suspense and heart.
If you enjoyed The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche or Eleanore of Avignon by Elizabeth Delozier, you will be spellbound by When Secrets Bloom.
Book 2: Beneath the Snow:
Secrets knock. Danger crashes in.
Book 3:
Enter the castle. Survive if you can.
Book 4:
Claim your place. Defy the world. Rewrite your destiny.
author bio:
Patricia Furstenberg is a multi-genre writer inspired by the forgotten corners of the past, where truth and legend entwine. With a medical degree and a heart rooted in her native Transylvania, her stories often explore resilience, hidden truths, and the quiet strength of women. She is known for her myth and folklore-inspired work and books Dreamland and Transylvania’s History A to Z. Part of an upcoming book series, When Secrets Bloom is her latest release. Today, Patricia lives in sunny South Africa with her family.
Author links:
Author website: https://alluringcreations.co.za/wp/
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Thank you, Helen! I am excited to be here with my book baby, "When Secrets Bloom" :) I look forward to discovering more enticing book series.
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DeleteWhat a fascinating theme for a series! Adding to my TBR list - I love unusual settings and folklore - I can see THIS series seeing me through my Holiday Reading Adventure this year!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, Elizabeth. xx
DeleteI enjoyed this book. Patricia has a wonderful way with words. It was fun to get a peek at the rest of the series too. I'm looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Diana :) I am so excited about the rest of the series too! I wish I could do nothing else but write. Sleeping is overrated anyway ;)
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