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...
by Stephanie Dray | Mar 15, 2021 | Adrienne Lafayette, Articles, Beatrice Chanler, Research, The Women of Chateau Lafayette
The Marquis de Lafayette was not only instrumental in helping the United States to win independence; his memory also played a role in America embracing her destiny as a world power. On July 4, 1917, General Pershing and his staff visited Lafayette’s tomb at...
by Stephanie Dray | Mar 13, 2021 | Research, The Women of Chateau Lafayette
One of the inspirations behind The Women of Chateau Lafayette, was a touching memoir by a Holocaust survivor by the name of Gisele Feldman, who was one of the Hidden Children of the Holocaust. Her memoir is entitled Saved by the Spirit of Lafayette and it served as an...
by Stephanie Dray | Mar 12, 2021 | If the Hat Fits, Miscellany, The Women of Chateau Lafayette
I’m always so grateful for readers who pre-order my books that I like to give them extra goodies. And I have a doozy for you! Everyone who pre-orders THE WOMEN OF CHATEAU LAFAYETTE gets a free short story written by me and super-star Kate Quinn: Just claim yours...
