Sandra Gulland

Writers today have to promote their books on–line—everyone says so—but what if you don’t know where to begin? What if you’ve never seen a Facebook page, or if you have, you only have a handful of friends (your family), so what’s the point? And where are you supposed to find the time? You’re ... (more)a writer, not a blogger, much less a Twitterer. Novelist Sandra Gulland will show you a simple way to build your on–line following with a minimum of time and effort. She doesn’t make any promises, but you might even begin to enjoy it! Venue: Martello Room, Holiday Inn. Tickets: $25.00.

This month our bookclub is coming together to discuss the first installment of Sandra Gulland's Josephine B trilogy. Join us for a great discussion of a great book!

This is a call for all lovers of historical fiction, and of Sandra Gulland, to join us when Sandra presents her latest book, Mistress of the Sun. This novel based on the life of Louise de la Valliere, who, against all odds, became one of the most mysterious consorts of France's Louis XIV, The charismatic ... (more)Sun King. Sandra will be attending the event in full costume and would love for everyone to join her.

Gulland returns with her long-awaited next novel set in the magnificent decadence of the 17th century French court.

Luncheon: $43.00 To reserve call 847-234-4420.

The author of the internationally acclaimed Josephine Bonaparte trilogy returns with another irresistible historical novel, this one based on the life of Louise de la Vallière, who, against all odds, became one of the most mysterious consorts of ... (more)France's Louis XIV, the charismatic Sun King. Set against the magnificent decadence of the seventeenth-century French court, Mistress of the Sun begins when an eccentric young Louise falls in love with a wild white stallion and uses ancient magic to tame him. This one desperate action of her youth shadows her throughout her life, changing it in ways she could never imagine. A riveting love story with a captivating mystery at its heart, Mistress of the Sun (Touchstone $26.00, due June 3) illuminates both the power of true and perfect love and the rash actions we take to capture and tame it.

Meet Sandra Gulland, author of the internationally acclaimed Josephine B. Trilogy about Josephine Bonaparte. Ms. Gulland now returns with her long-awaited next book, Mistress of the Sun, an irresistibly engaging novel thathistorical fiction fans will love.

The author of the Josephine B. trilogy returns with this novel, based on the life of a horsewoman, Louise de la Vallière, the child of minor nobility who grows up to become one of the most mysterious consorts of France’s King Louis XIV, the charismatic Sun King. Co-sponsored by Pages Books on Kensington.