It’s SPRING AT LAST!!!! And time for springtime refresh on my book trailer. Voila!  ENJOY . . . Spring 2021: The Novels of Sophie Perinot If you are looking for a spring-time-afternoon-in-the-garden read and female-centered historical fiction is your passion . . . look no further than one of my novels! MÉDICIS DAUGHTER—Visit the gorgeous palaces of the Loire valley while their gardens are in bloom with French Princess Marguerite de Valois. But be careful, Marguerite’s mother, Queen Catherine de Médicis is always plotting something . . . and a wrong move could be your last. Oh, and if yo ..read more

It is cover Celebration Day for my good friend and Scarlet Sister Kate Quinn’s upcoming novel, THE ROSE CODE. LOOK at this beauty!!!! And let me tell you WHAT IS BETWEEN THE COVERS IS EVEN MORE exciting (envy me oh readers–I’ve read the whole thing already. Such are the perks of being a critique partner). Here’s a teaser . . . ABOUT THE BOOK The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Huntress and The Alice Network returns with another heart-stopping World War II story of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out after the war is over. 1940 ..read more

If you’ve been to Florence you’ve seen Michelangelo’s David. If you haven’t been to Florence you’ve seen countless images of him. The David is a cultural icon and even 500 years after his creation still has the power to leave us awe struck. Now Laura Morelli—talented novelist and PhD Art Historian—has a breathtaking new novel out about the creation of this Renassaisance Art Masterwork, and I am THRILLED to welcome her to my blog today to talk about the process of creation for both her novel, THE GIANT, and Michelangelo’s David! Let’s start things off with a teaser for THE GIANT . . . . As a ..read more

There are only 15 days left until CHRISTMAS! But don’t panic—GIVE BOOKS! With THREE NOVELS to choose from I have something for every historical fiction fan on your list!!! And to help you chose, voila, my TRIO OF 2019 HOLIDAY BOOK VIDEOS. First a quick overview of all three of my novels . . . . So which will it be? Will you invite the wily and wicked Queen Catherine de Médicis home for the holidays with MÉDICIS DAUGHTER? PRAISE FOR MÉDICIS DAUGHTER A riveting page-turner skillfully blending illicit liaisons and political chicanery.”―Kirkus Reviews This is Renaissance France meets Game o ..read more

The weather is getting cooler—I like to call it “book weather.” Time to curl up in a favorite chair with a roaring fire, something nice to drink and, of course, a book.  If you are looking for royal intrigue, forbidden love, and bloody religious war to keep you occupied on a cool evening, than Médicis Daughter is an autumn read certain to satisfy your cravings. Check out the novel’s new fall trailer! Then FALL into the 16th Century. https://www.sophieperinot.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall_Into_the_16th_Century_._._._1080p.mp4 PRAISE FOR MÉDICIS DAUGHTER This is Renaissance Fr ..read more

Do you adore historical fiction about strong women? Are you a book club member (perhaps in a club full of strong women)? When making your fall and winter reading selections I urge you to consider Ribbons of Scarlet! Not only is it a timely story about the power of women to start a Revolution and change the world . . . we have a treasure-trove of supplemental materials for book club readers!!! Yes indeed, our marvelous publisher has created a Ribbons of Scarlet book club supplement complete with deleted scenes—including one from my chapter THE PRINCESS about the King’s sister Madame Élisa ..read more

  At LAST the moment we’ve all (or many of us) have been waiting for . . . . The COCKTAIL RECIPES to accompany RIBBONS OF SCARLET are live!!! I personally designed these drinks for the marvelous Morrow Book Club supplement (which when full assembled will also include deleted scenes from Ribbons of Scarlet that you won’t find elsewhere).  Let’s just say my co-authors know and appreciate my talents  The Philosophe The cocktail recipes were created with help from my very patient panel of taste-testers (read “family”). Yes, they did all the hard labor and now all you have to do is ..read more

Today, while on a short break from the mega-tour for my own latest novel Ribbons of Scarlet, it is my very great pleasure to host my good friend the insanely talented, multi-published, Anne Easter Smith in a Q&A to talk about her upcoming novel: This Son of York (releasing November 10th but you can pre-order now HERE). Anne Easter Smith This Son of York concludes Anne’s best-selling Wars of the Roses series. She’s made the much maligned Richard III, who was brought into new focus following the discovery of his bones under a car park in Leicester in 2013, her protagonist and is determined ..read more

AT LAST THE DAY HAS ARRIVED!!!! So thrilled to announce the release of my latest novel Ribbons of Scarlet–an innovative and gripping novel about the French Revolution’s women. BUY LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Google | iBooks | IndieBound | Kobo | Goodreads Ribbons of Scarlet is a timely story of the power of women to start a revolution – and change the world. In late 18th-century France, women do not have a place in politics. But as the tide of revolution rises, women from gilded salons to the streets of Paris decide otherwise – upending a world order that has long oppressed them. Blue-blooded S ..read more

At last, at last!!! So many readers have been asking me: when will Médicis Daughter release in paperback? When will it be available in ebook format again? Well, the wait is over! MÉDICIS DAUGHTER my dark tale of Marguerite de Valois, daughter of Catherine de Médicis, sister to three kings, is NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND EBOOK! So what do you think of THE NEW COVER? Let me know in the comments below! PRAISE FOR MÉDICIS DAUGHTER Amid the glamorous intrigues of the 16th-century French court, Marguerite de Valois,. . . deftly balances secret escapades and public duties… Perinot matches the ..read more