About the Author
Author C.A. Portnellus enjoys the creative arts: theater costuming, being a novelist, poet, a musician, a painter/graphic artist, and cooking. These artistic traits bring passion to enrich my storytelling with vivid sensory experiences and emotional impact. An admiring critter lover—animals play numerous roles in the stories. An avid historian and bibliophile, I employ unique timelines woven with authentic details and heartfelt character portrayals to transport readers to a bygone era while making them feel a part of the characters’ lives and struggles…