Elena Maria Vidal (1963- ) is the pen name of Mary-Eileen Russell, a Catholic author, historian and frequent lecturer on faith and history, living in Frederick, Maryland. A pen name or nom de plume is a pseudonym adopted by an author. ... // Meaning Frederick Origin: Old German Meaning: peaceful ruler People Frederick is also a common male forename. ... Official language(s) None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 42nd 32,160 km² 145 km 400 km 21 37°53N to 39°43N 75°4W to 79°33W Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 19th 5,296,486 165...

She is an acclaimed historian whose scholarly research uncovered rare and previously un-known letters and correspondences within the French royal family, and has corrected previous misconceptions among academics and historians about Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution. A royal family is the extended family of a monarch. ... Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France and Archduchess of Austria (born November 1755 – executed 16 October 1793) Daughter of Maria Theresa of Austria, wife of Louis XVI and mother of Louis XVII. She was guillotined at the height of the French Revolution. ... The French Revolution (1789-1799) was a period in the history of France. ...

Vidal's novel Trianon (Press,1997) is an historical fiction of the true love story of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, based on actual correspondences between real figures from French history who are the main characters in the story. This novel, which stems from Vidal's masterful historical research, is both moving and faith-inspiring. A historical novel is a novel in which the story is set among historical events, or more generally, where the time the action takes place in predates the time of the first publication -- distinguish and contrast the genre of alternate history. ... Louis XVI Louis XVI (August 23, 1754 - January 21, 1793), was King of France and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, and then King of the French in 1791-1792. ... Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France and Archduchess of Austria (born November 1755 – executed 16 October 1793) Daughter of Maria Theresa of Austria, wife of Louis XVI and mother of Louis XVII. She was guillotined at the height of the French Revolution. ... Gaul For details, see the main Gaul article. ...

Vidal's novels include:

• Trianon: A Novel of Royal France (Neumann Press, 2000)
• Madame Royale (Neumann Press, 2000)
• Soon Will Come the Dawn (Neumann Press, scheduled 2006)

"Madame Royale" is an historical fiction and sequel to "Trianon". Set in the age of the French Revolution, it depicts the life of the daughter of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, Princess Marie-Therese-Charlotte, the Duchess of Angouleme, and her search for her brother, Louis XVII, the lost Dauphin. In the same manner as its predecessor, this book corrects many previous historical misconceptions and inspires faith. A historical novel is a novel in which the story is set among historical events, or more generally, where the time the action takes place in predates the time of the first publication -- distinguish and contrast the genre of alternate history. ... The French Revolution (1789-1799) was a period in the history of France. ... Louis XVI Louis XVI (August 23, 1754 - January 21, 1793), was King of France and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, and then King of the French in 1791-1792. ... Marie Antoinette, painted by Wagenschon shortly after her marriage in 1770 Marie Antoinette (2 November 1755 – 16 October 1793), was Queen of France and Archduchess of Austria. ... Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte, (December 20, 1778 - October 19, 1851) was also known as La Princesse Royale or Madame Royale was the eldest child of King Louis XVI and his Austrian wife, Queen Marie Antoinette. ... Several women have borne the title of Duchess of Angoulême. ... Louis XVII of France (March 27, 1785 - June 8, 1795) also known as Louis-Charles, Duke of Normandy (1785-1789), Louis-Charles, Dauphin of Viennois (1789-1791), and Louis-Charles, Prince Royal of France (1791-1793), was the son of King Louis XVI of France and Marie Antoinette, who never...

Vidal has been the guest in a number of interviews and television appearances, including a February 2006 appearance on the EWTN Bookmark program with Doug Keck. EWTN - or The Eternal Word Television Network - is a television and radio operation that broadcasts Catholic religious programming, via satellite and shortwave radio. ...

External links

• Elena Maria Vidal's website