Fervent Reader

Now that my son is old enough to appreciate Halloween, I’m thinking about having a party for him, his friends, and their parents. This would be a major undertaking for me since I’m not much of a hostess, but at the same time, it would be a lot of fun. I’m already starting to prepare [...]

Plot summary (with spoilers): The Amber Room is a collection of amber panels that used to adorn the walls of Peter the Great. The gift of King Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia, the room was of singular beauty and craftsmanship, as each panel was carved with intricate designs and inlaid with precious gems in some [...]