On this day in in 1868, The Tokugawa Shogunate forces withdraw to Aizu to end the Battle of Utsunomiya Castle. Today's spotlighted author, Sarah Barthel, might appreciate this trivia:
Sarah Barthel was raised on a steady diet of old Hollywood musicals and classic literature. Nurturing her love of language, she learned French, Latin and Japanese. This led her to study in Paris and host a Japanese exchange student. She followed her passion to American University in Washington DC, where she studied British literature and history. Since then she has thrown herself into writing. She loves to find unique, and unexplored ideas in familiar settings. A member of the Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators, she currently lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, daughter and two crazy dogs.
Sarah Bartel is promoting her historical romance, MACKENZIE'S CROSS:
When Duke Kensington dies, how can a young kitchen maid stand up for what she believes and save her best friend? Mackenzie’s life has always been one of duty. However, in a land where even the Brotherhood of the Knights are becoming power hungry mongers, how can a young kitchen maid maintain her morals when tempted with all she’s never had? In the end, the truth is even more complicated than Mackenzie had ever imagined. Medieval Historical Fiction, Sweet, Christian, & Inspirational Romance from topazpublishingllc.com.
When Duke Kensington dies, how can a young kitchen maid stand up for what she believes and save her best friend? Mackenzie’s life has always been one of duty. However, in a land where even the Brotherhood of the Knights are becoming power hungry mongers, how can a young kitchen maid maintain her morals when tempted with all she’s never had? In the end, the truth is even more complicated than Mackenzie had ever imagined. Medieval Historical Fiction, Sweet, Christian, & Inspirational Romance from topazpublishingllc.com.
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I am giving away a "Medieval Romance" prize package to one randomly selected commenter. To enter the giveaway,
I am giving away a "Medieval Romance" prize package to one randomly selected commenter. To enter the giveaway,
1. Leave a comment about Knights - do you have a favorite movie about them?
2. Comments are open through Sunday, May 18, 10 pm in Baltimore.
3. I'll post the winner on Monday, May May 19, assuming I survive RT.
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City
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| White Castle ... a very Medieval structure |
