juli - 2023

Paris in July 2023 - wrap up

Paris in July is nearing its end. It has been a very active month from so many participants. Thank you Emma @ Word and Peace for taking...

Paris in July, 2023 - Napoleon, A Concise Biography by David A. Bell

We are nearing the end of Paris in July, but I will post a wrap-up shortly. Many thanks to Emma @ Word and Peace who skilfully guided us...

Paris in July, 2023 - Brigitte Bardot, a French icon

Thank you to Emma @ Word and Peace for hosting this annual event. I have been watching a French tv-series about Brigitte Bardot. Season 1...

Paris in July, 2023 - Château life

Thank you to Emma @ Word and Peace for hosting this annual event. People who know me, knows that I am crazy about castles. It can be a...

Paris in July, 2023 - Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar by Maurice Leblanc

When I hear Arsène Lupin I always think about the French tv-series that was shown in the 1970s. Loved the series. I have seen a couple of...

Paris in July 2023 - Axel von Fersen and Queen Marie Antoinette by Margareta Beckman

In 1982 a collection of letters was sold in an auction in London. It turned out to be a collection of letters between Marie Antoinette...

Paris in July, 2023 - The Elusive Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

Many years ago I saw, and loved, the tv-series with Anthony Andrews as the Scarlet Pimpernel and Jane Seymour as Marguerite St. Just. It...

June Wrap-up

June has gone and we are already going into July. I have been away on a trip for 12 days, but did manage to read four books. June was...

Paris in July, 2023

It is this time of the year again, the much anticipated meeting point of Paris in July. Hosted by Tamara @Thyme-for-Tea during the last...