by Ruth Martin | Jun 23, 2020 | Christine Shares
You may recall that I mentioned my best friend, Mary, back in my March newsletter. We have been friends for many years and it has only been recently that I learned that she is an avid butterfly and moth watcher. I’ve received many photos from her of these...
by Christine Trent | Jan 24, 2019 | Historical Trivia
I recently had the great joy of seeing They Shall Not Grow Old in the movie theatre. Have you seen it? Director Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings) took old World War I footage from the Imperial War Museum and worked some magic with it—slowing down and smoothing out the...
by Christine Trent | Sep 19, 2018 | Christine In-Person
Some of you have visited me during my various appearances as Florence Nightingale at bookstores and conferences, and I am very grateful for your attendance. I have been asked about my research for this role, and I’m happy to share it first with my newsletter readers....
by Christine Trent | Jun 8, 2018 | Christine Shares
I know you’re a reader and that often means you’re reading anywhere, whenever your time permits. (I do this, too.) I want to see where you take Florence Nightingale on vacation over the coming months. So, I’m asking a small favor: share your photos with me....
by Christine Trent | Oct 2, 2017 | Podcast: The Queen is not Amused
The causes of the Crimean War (1853-1856) were complicated, as they usually are. During the years leading up to the war, France, Russia and Britain were all competing for influence in the Middle East, particularly with Turkey. In addition, Russia was angry...
