Julianne Douglas
I am a writer of historical fiction set in sixteenth century France. An avid reader who fell in love with all things French at the age of twelve, I went on to earn a Ph.D in French literature from Princeton. I knew I'd have to write a novel of my own once my interest in the details of authors' lives overshadowed my interest in their work! My stories grow from my research and my desire to make Renaissance Europe come alive for modern readers. I hope you'll come to share my enthusiasm for this fascinating era as you explore my blog.
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French Renaissance Treasures at San Francisco's Legion of Honor
25 January 2023
It's always a thrill to discover sixteenth century artifacts in twenty-first century America. This past weekend, I visited one of San Francisco's art museums, the Legion of Honor, for...
Party Central: L'Art de la Fête à la cour des Valois
14 May 2022
Renaissance courtiers loved a good party. Fêtes, or celebrations, at court lasted for days and included any number of events: lavish banquets, jousts and mock battles, dramatic spectacles,...
Review: DOWN A DARK RIVER by Karen Odden
15 November 2021
Any novel that quoted Victorian poet Matthew Arnold's "Dover Beach" would be a favorite of mine, but when one of the victims in Karen Odden's just-released mystery DOWN A DARK RIVER...
Diane de Poitiers: Big Stars on the Small Screen
6 October 2021
Fans of sixteenth century France, rejoice! A new miniseries about Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of King Henri II, is currently under production for France 2. Filmed on location at...