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  Tell us about your latest book: The Narrowness of Death is the final book in my series on Eleanor of Aquitaine . It deals with her final adventures and misadventures , problems with her sons , family relationships (which could be deadly at this time and in this social position) and her final resolutions about life and her purpose. It was a hard book to write. Whenever I write about a woman of history I start with her childhood and go right through to the end of her life. Since I write in first person, I often end up feeling as if I have become that person, at least for a while, putting myself in their position, trying to imagine what they would do in any particular circumstance and drawing on what is known of their character to work this out. It’s a little like method acting , I would guess (though I’ve never been an actor!) and it’s a very personal, poignant experience. That is especially true when it comes to the end, and death takes them. The last book of any series is, there...

                                                Universal Buy Link:  https://geni.us/6TOaPa A Virtuoso in America: Adrian by Fred Raymond Goldman : Tell us about your latest novel: How do you reconcile a decision you made in the past when the world erupts in war, threatening the life of someone you love and believe you were protecting?   Adrian Mazurek immigrated to the United States from Krakow, Poland , 14 years ago and is now a successful violin soloist and concertmaster of The Eleventh State Symphony Orchestra in New York . But despite his outward success, Adrian is inwardly harboring a shameful secret, one he has not revealed to anyone.   However, that is about to change. Adrian plans to propose marriage to Suzanne , but he knows he must tell her the truth about his past before doing so. Riddled with guilt and shame, Adrian can barely look at...