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Born and educated in Europe, Michael has always been intrigued by the historical setting and the fact that what makes us human was as true in the 17th century as it is now.

He has been reading and writing about history for longer than he cares to recall...

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Michael Stolle I'm working on a new book set in the year 1644, a fantasy story but set against the authentic background of the English Civil War. Many friends of the…moreI'm working on a new book set in the year 1644, a fantasy story but set against the authentic background of the English Civil War. Many friends of the French Orphan will be able to meet their favourite protagonists once again.

As the book is embedded into a genuine historical context it demands a lot of research to get it right. Interesting work, sometimes a bit tedious....

I can reveal that Armand will fall in love, once again, but he'll suffer....

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Michael Stolle you're the boss. You don't like a character, make him suffer :) or kick him out of the plot - so unlike real life.....…moreyou're the boss. You don't like a character, make him suffer :) or kick him out of the plot - so unlike real life.....(less)
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The French Orphan 2.0

its' been a long time since I wrote my first novel and when I did, I never thought that I'd find thousands of readers. Some full of warm praise (thank you!), many happy, some sneering - well, that's life.

Working on the German translation I rediscovered my book after a break of nine years and - I'm biased, I know - I still like the story and the characters, they aged well, better then I did in fact Read more of this blog post »
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message 5: by Mary

Mary Thank you for the like. I hope to be bringing out my book soon, on kindle, as well as catching up with yours. Mary Hawkes


Michael Stolle Donna wrote: "Michael,
Thanks for friending me on Good Reads.
Donna"


A pleasure! Autumn is a great time for reading, enjoy!


message 3: by Donna

Donna Michael,
Thanks for friending me on Good Reads.
Donna


Michael Stolle Mary wrote: "Just bought 'the Spell of the Serenissima', reasonable price on Kindle and very engaging. I got drawn in to the action immediately."

Hi,

bought your book in kindle, hope to start reading it soon.


message 1: by Mary

Mary Just bought 'the Spell of the Serenissima', reasonable price on Kindle and very engaging. I got drawn in to the action immediately.


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