WARNING – POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD When Leonardo da Vinci was just past the apex of his career and Michelangelo Buonarroti was still just a young. upstarting sculptor looking to make a name for himself, the two both lived and worked in Florence, Italy at the same time. Michelangelo is still in awe of the famous master Continue reading

Dr. James Miranda Barry was born in 1789 in Cork, Ireland. Dr. James Miranda Barry was born female, and named Margaret. But Margaret was tutored by family friends and she had shown to have a brilliant mind. But what can a woman in 18th Century Ireland do? To pursue an education, Margaret begins to change Continue reading

Katharine “Kay” Swift was a young woman –  a socialite – married to a wealthy banker but frustrated because she wished to be taken seriously as a concert pianist. In one night her life will change when she attends a concert and hears a stirring new piece. She is determined to meet the brash young Continue reading

Historical fiction has become immensely popular (or perhaps I’m just becoming more aware of it). For me, I like bringing history a little more into focus – the reminder that events from history are surrounded by people. People who lived, loved, and who did things that changed lives. What I don’t like about historical fiction is the (necessary) blending Continue reading

J. P. Morgan was looking for someone to curate and oversee his the library he was building – a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork. He hired Belle de Costa Greene – a woman of Portuguese descent. She had all the knowledge necessary of the important rare works, and with Morgan’s finances and support Continue reading