

She writes about women in the arts in her first three award-winning novels of historical fiction, The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note and The Muse of Fire, and matches her travel-inspired vignettes with pastel drawings created by her husband, Canadian artist Gregg Simpson in Pastel & Pen: Travels in Europe. Cram loves the arts, food, travel, and writing novels about people who follow their passions. “A delicious feast for foodies and Francophiles ~ Paris has never tasted better!” – Patricia Sands, author of Drawing LessonsĪbout the Author: Carol M. “Cram’s passion for Paris is apparent on every page, and the book is chock-full of rich descriptions of famous landmarks like the Louvre and mouth-watering dishes such as bouillabaisse …Genna is an intriguing hero: a woman who has experienced motherhood and switched careers midlife, leading her to the place she’s always wanted to live, with surprises around every corner and an open mind to receive them … A vivid tale” – Kirkus Reviews Set in the bustling bistros of Paris, this book adventures into the deep cauldrons and heady filled chalices of true love.” – Cathleen With, award-winning author of Having Faith in the Polar Girls’ Prison “Take a dash of travel, stir in some flirtation, and add a pinch of sparkle to a woman’s life after she leaves her husband to write a cookbook on the other side of the world. I truly felt like an armchair traveler…what a delight!” – Amy Maroney, author of The Miramonde Trilogy Cram’s lovely writing brings Paris and its many treasures to life.

This romantic and engaging story has a delightful humorous touch.
