Cheryl's Blog

I invite you to read a scene from the majestic Château d'en Haut, the real Champagne castle where the murder took place.

Talking about the Victor Constant Investigations crime series

Concluding the interview with Robyn Arianrhod, mathematician

I thought I wanted a literary career but in fact my real desire was to write historical novels ...

Speaking at the exclusive Club, part two--taking risks at Cirey

More about Émilie du Châtelet: was she a wicked young woman? And who invited Voltaire to Cirey?

Interviews with a world expert on the scientific achievements of Émilie du Châtelet ...

I do have ears and I can see what audiences like ... a little vivacity and tumult

Who knew she would be a consultant detective in Murder at Cirey ...?

Peril and poetry in Guatemala!

What could he eat on duty, riding the rough roads of the Champagne province ...?

How their story led to a unique cinematic opera ...

Victor Constant is guided to the crime scene by the very man who may have committed the murder--Voltaire...

RD asked: Both the plot and characters are strong in Murder at Cirey. Do you begin with the plot or the characters?...