S5-EP20: The Girl of Many Crowns: DH Morris on Ancestry, Defiance, and Reclaiming Forgotten History
Description
What happens when genealogy uncovers not just names, but voices calling out from centuries past? In this episode of Spirit Talk Show, Doyle sits down with author DH (Deborah) Morris, whose debut novel The Girl of Many Crowns resurrects the forgotten story of Princess Judith of France and Baldwin Iron Arm—the knight who risked everything for love.
Morris shares how a family ancestry chart led her into decades of research, unearthing the political intrigue, cultural sophistication, and personal sacrifices of ninth-century Europe. From discovering how women were educated during the Carolingian Renaissance to exploring the weight of royal duty, her storytelling blends historical record with imaginative reconstruction to bring Judith’s world vividly to life.
Together, Doyle and Morris dive into the themes of courage, faith, and resilience that still resonate today—touching on Morris’s personal journey through loss, the importance of legacy, and why real heroes from history deserve their place alongside the myths of Superman and Spider-Man.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a lover of epic tales, or simply someone curious about how personal ancestry can transform into timeless narrative, this episode reveals how the past continues to shape our present—and inspire our future.
Explore DH Morris’s work and her publishing company at newclassicspublishing.com, and find The Girl of Many Crowns on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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