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C.W.’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at C.W.’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
C.W. Gortner’s Followers (2,492)
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C.W. Gortner
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Mademoiselle Chanel
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2015
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26 editions
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The Last Queen
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2006
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47 editions
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The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
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2010
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46 editions
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The Romanov Empress: A Novel of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna
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2018
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30 editions
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The Queen's Vow: A Novel of Isabella of Castile
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2012
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46 editions
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The Vatican Princess: A Novel of Lucrezia Borgia
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2016
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6 editions
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The Tudor Secret (The Spymaster Chronicles, #1)
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2011
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45 editions
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Marlene
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2016
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27 editions
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The American Adventuress
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2022
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11 editions
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The Tudor Conspiracy (The Spymaster Chronicles, #2)
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2013
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25 editions
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Historical Accuracy: Therein lies the conundrum
Having written ten historical biographical novels, I’m no stranger to the demands, constraints, and pitfalls of historical accuracy.
Because my protagonists once actually lived, it’s essential to me as a writer to do them justice by portraying them as they were in life, including strengths, flaws, and mistakes. Since I write in first person and we’re often the least likely to see or even recognize Read more of this blog post »
Because my protagonists once actually lived, it’s essential to me as a writer to do them justice by portraying them as they were in life, including strengths, flaws, and mistakes. Since I write in first person and we’re often the least likely to see or even recognize Read more of this blog post »
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“The truth is, not one of is innocent. We all have sins to confess.”
― The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
― The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
“Love is a treacherous emotion. You will fare better without it. We Medici always have.”
― The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
― The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
“The world is only as small as we see it, my lady. Imagination knows no limits.”
― The Queen's Vow: A Novel of Isabella of Castile
― The Queen's Vow: A Novel of Isabella of Castile
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! :) LET'S MAKE IT FULL OF SUCCESS, JOY AND GOOD BOOKS!
I just finished reading The Queen's Vow and it was amazing! I thought you did an incredible job of capturing Isabel's spirit. Thank you for such an exciting and delightful read!
Great picture! There is a very similar bust of her in Antigua, Guatemala, too. Queen gets around :)
Hi C.W.! I was strolling through Old San Juan (Puerto Rico) and stumbled upon this bust of Isabel de Castilla. Thought you'd appreciate the picture... :)
Mr Puddy wrote: "C.W. As far as I read your books. I love it all. You made all characters are so real ! Having fresh and Blood ! Thank you to write all good books."Thank you very much. I'm honored.
C.W. As far as I read your books. I love it all. You made all characters are so real ! Having fresh and Blood ! Thank you to write all good books.
Hi, C.W.! Thanks for accepting my friend request! : )
