Posts by Vicki J Kondelik

Jessye Norman, one of today’s greatest opera singers, tells the story of her life, from her childhood in the segregated South to her triumphs on the world’s opera stages.

The Genius in the Design tells the fascinating story of the rivalry between two brilliant architects in 17th century Rome.

Quiet by Susan Cain is an excellent study of introverts and how they are underappreciated in the workplace and at school.

Wicked Autumn is a British village mystery in the tradition of Agatha Christie, but with a contemporary setting.

The Book of Madness and Cures is a beautifully-written novel about a female doctor's journey through 16th century Europe and northern Africa.

Roman Murder Mystery by Derek Parker tells the true story of a murder case that was the talk of Rome in the late 17th century.

O Juliet by Robin Maxwell is a great retelling of the Romeo and Juliet story—with a twist.