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Letter from a Cave – lovely new review!

My Website Posted on October 16, 2023 by Christa PolkinhornOctober 16, 2023

  The best rewards for authors are readers who love their work. It makes all the effort of writing a book worthwhile. I’m so excited about the lovely review of my new novel, Letter from a Cave, from Sally G. … Continue reading →

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Posted in :Letter from a Cave, 5-stars, mystery, mystery and suspense, reviews, romance | Tagged historical novel World War II, Italy, Letter from a Cave, mystery, romance, suspense, Switzerland | 2 Replies

My new historical mystery novel, Letter from a Cave, is published as eBook and paperback

My Website Posted on August 22, 2023 by Christa PolkinhornAugust 22, 2023

Finally! This book took me forever to write, at least it seems that way, but here it is now. I’m very happy and grateful for the wonderful reviews it has garnered so far. Here is the blurb: With a captivating … Continue reading →

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Books to enjoy during our Stay-at-Home Time – Part 7

My Website Posted on June 20, 2020 by Christa PolkinhornMay 28, 2021

A Fractured Winter by Alison Baillie Although lock-downs have eased somewhat, it’s still advisable to stay home as much as possible. And there is no better way to entertain ourselves than discovering new books! One of the authors and books … Continue reading →

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Posted in reviews | Tagged A Fractured Winter, Alison Baillie, Amazon Kindle, psychological thriller, Switzerland | 2 Replies

Books to enjoy during our Stay-at-Home Time – Part 6

My Website Posted on June 1, 2020 by Christa PolkinhornMay 28, 2021

The Attic Room by Linda Huber – Riveting! Linda Huber, originally from Scotland, lives in Switzerland. I got to know here through her books and on social media but had the pleasure of meeting her in person on my visits … Continue reading →

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Seelisberg Switzerland – Winter 2019

My Website Posted on December 11, 2019 by Christa PolkinhornDecember 11, 2019

My stay in Switzerland began with a trip to Seelisberg, a small town in the mountains of Central Switzerland, near the “Cradle of the Country”, the Rütliwiese. Here in 1291 people from three surrounding counties swore what’s called the “Rütli … Continue reading →

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Emmental, Cheese and the Bernese Country Side

My Website Posted on September 23, 2018 by Christa PolkinhornSeptember 23, 2018

My nephew and I took a trip to the lovely Bernese country side. The Emmental, a valley in the canton of Bern, is famous for its green meadows, rolling hills, its many typical Bernese farms, and, of course, for its … Continue reading →

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Alsace or Elsass? Both! This province of France has also German roots

My Website Posted on August 6, 2018 by Christa PolkinhornAugust 6, 2018

Situated at the border with Germany, Alsace has a long history dating back to pre-roman times. It’s an area where battles have been fought and Alsace was invaded and switched back and forth several times between France and Germany. Now, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alsace, birds of prey, castles, Elsass, Switzerland | 4 Replies

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Emilia (Family Portrait, Book 3)

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