Feb 5, 2021
Sharon Virts joins us to discuss her debut novel, Masque of
Honor: A Historical Novel of the American South. Inspiration
for this book came as Sharon was restoring the historic home where
she now lives, called Selma. During her restoration research, she
learned about the home’s original owners, and that set her on a
path to learn more about the people who lived in the early
1800s.
In Masque of Honor, two young aristocrats grow up together
as friends and rivals. Their push and pull for power leads to a
shocking duel, which changes the lives around them. It’s based on
historic fact, but is infused with lively storytelling.
Sharon and Carol talk about what anchors us in history, such as
ancient houses and long forgotten relics. Since this is her first
book, Sharon shares the details about her journey crafting the
story and the editing that brought improvements to each draft. She
also talks about what she wants to share about women in her
writing, which comes after years of running a company that had
about 5,000 employees the day she sold it.
Books discussed in this episode:
Masque of Honor by Sharon Virts https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/masque-of-honor-a-historical-novel-of-the-american-south
Here's Sharon's house: https://www.facebook.com/SelmaMansionRebirth2/
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