by Stephanie Dray | Jun 10, 2021 | American Revolution, For Readers, Fun Stuff, If the Hat Fits, The Women of Chateau Lafayette
In 1824, Lafayette made his Farewell Tour, visiting all twenty-four of the then United States. In anticipation of Independence Day I’d like to see him in all 50 states, and you can help!...
by Stephanie Dray | Apr 24, 2021 | Adrienne Lafayette, America's First Daughter, Bloopers, The Women of Chateau Lafayette
Here’s one for the blooper file. As I understand it, the chocolate we know it today was not invented until 1847. Until then, chocolate was known and enjoyed as a drink. So why, then, do edible chocolates appear at the end of the 18th century in both...
by Stephanie Dray | Apr 9, 2021 | Fun Stuff, Research, The Women of Chateau Lafayette
I give up all the goods in this article here on Literary Hub. And here are a few pictures of the things I describe. Me about to discover a delicious buttery crepe in Chavaniac The plaque about the Baron de la Grange Marianne, or Lady Liberty, all decked out in red...
by Stephanie Dray | Mar 30, 2021 | Adrienne Lafayette, Food, Fun Stuff, The Women of Chateau Lafayette
My fabulously talented friend Max Miller and I were talking about his popular food show, “Tasting History” when I suggested that he do an episode featuring some food from Lafayette’s day. I provided him with a wedding menu that was posted to the wall...
by Stephanie Dray | Mar 30, 2021 | Historical Fiction Genre, My Works, News, The Women of Chateau Lafayette
I’m so thrilled to announce the release of my newest novel, a labor of love, The Women of Chateau Lafayette. ABOUT THE BOOK An epic saga from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray based on the true story of an extraordinary castle in the heart of...
by Stephanie Dray | Mar 23, 2021 | Excerpts, For Readers, Marthe, My Works, The Women of Chateau Lafayette
Of the three women you’ll meet in The Women of Chateau Lafayette, Marthe Simone is the only fictional composite character. She was inspired by many actual women living at the chateau before and during World War II. How and why I decided to fictionalize Marthe...
