Vasa author releases
second book in series
Detective stories pull from author’s life experiences
by Sue Sullivan
Ensconced between the covers of "Stradivari Don’t Grow on Trees," a new book by Vasa’s own Agnes Maria Trifontaine, is a "fun" detective story about two unlikely friends and a Stradivarius violin stolen from the antique store owned by the grandfather of one of the friends.
Once a teacher at Cannon Falls schools, Trifontaine grew up in the city of Aachen, in postwar Germany (near the border with Belgium). Seventy-five percent of the city was destroyed during World War II.
The city, founded more than 2,000 years ago by Roman legionnaires because of its hot water springs, became the permanent residence of Emperor Charlemagne where, in the eighth century, he built the Aachen Cathedral, considered a special jewel of the continent.
Married to an international banker, the author has also lived in Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong in the Orient, as well as many European countries. The impact of the various cultures she experienced has greatly influenced her work.
Writing for a Philadelphia, PA weekly newspaper and working as a tour guide, also added to her life’s experiences.
Agnes published her first book in German, at age 22. It sold well so she published five more while she lived in Munich.
Having completed two detective novels for girls in the 8-12 year old age range, Trifontaine is continuing the series. Each subsequent story will take place in a different cultural environment.
The second in her current series, to be released in January 2009, is entitled, "There is Music in All Things," and will take place in the Czech Republic.
Waiting in the wings is novel #3, "The Venetian Friendship," which takes place in Venice, Italy, and novel #4, "Arrest that Ghost" which will involve a medieval castle in the Austrian Alps.
Self-published with Xlibris, Trifontaine’s books are marketed through online bookstores such as Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, Borders.com and also through Xlibris.com.
Agnes has lived in the Vasa area with her husband, Clarence, for six and one-half years. They have an organic farm just off Hwy. 19, called "Vasa Gardens," and are involved in Farmer’s Markets, selling their produce and educating people to the dangers of chemical use in food growing.
Trifontaine will conduct a book signing during the Deck the Falls celebration, Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Woods and Willow Outlet Store. The new outlet store is located at 436 West Mill Street in downtown Cannon Falls.
Agnes Trifontaine, Vasa, proudly displays her second book in a series of detective stories for youth. She will be doing a book signing of "Stradivari Don’t Grow on Trees," at Woods & Willow, downtown Cannon Falls, Saturday, December 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. – Connie Bickman photo
Along with her current book, Agnes is also the author of several children’s books, some printed in her native language, German, and published when she was 22-years-old, while living in Germany. – Connie Bickman photo
second book in series
Detective stories pull from author’s life experiences
by Sue Sullivan
Ensconced between the covers of "Stradivari Don’t Grow on Trees," a new book by Vasa’s own Agnes Maria Trifontaine, is a "fun" detective story about two unlikely friends and a Stradivarius violin stolen from the antique store owned by the grandfather of one of the friends.
Once a teacher at Cannon Falls schools, Trifontaine grew up in the city of Aachen, in postwar Germany (near the border with Belgium). Seventy-five percent of the city was destroyed during World War II.
The city, founded more than 2,000 years ago by Roman legionnaires because of its hot water springs, became the permanent residence of Emperor Charlemagne where, in the eighth century, he built the Aachen Cathedral, considered a special jewel of the continent.
Married to an international banker, the author has also lived in Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong in the Orient, as well as many European countries. The impact of the various cultures she experienced has greatly influenced her work.
Writing for a Philadelphia, PA weekly newspaper and working as a tour guide, also added to her life’s experiences.
Agnes published her first book in German, at age 22. It sold well so she published five more while she lived in Munich.
Having completed two detective novels for girls in the 8-12 year old age range, Trifontaine is continuing the series. Each subsequent story will take place in a different cultural environment.
The second in her current series, to be released in January 2009, is entitled, "There is Music in All Things," and will take place in the Czech Republic.
Waiting in the wings is novel #3, "The Venetian Friendship," which takes place in Venice, Italy, and novel #4, "Arrest that Ghost" which will involve a medieval castle in the Austrian Alps.
Self-published with Xlibris, Trifontaine’s books are marketed through online bookstores such as Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, Borders.com and also through Xlibris.com.
Agnes has lived in the Vasa area with her husband, Clarence, for six and one-half years. They have an organic farm just off Hwy. 19, called "Vasa Gardens," and are involved in Farmer’s Markets, selling their produce and educating people to the dangers of chemical use in food growing.
Trifontaine will conduct a book signing during the Deck the Falls celebration, Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Woods and Willow Outlet Store. The new outlet store is located at 436 West Mill Street in downtown Cannon Falls.
Agnes Trifontaine, Vasa, proudly displays her second book in a series of detective stories for youth. She will be doing a book signing of "Stradivari Don’t Grow on Trees," at Woods & Willow, downtown Cannon Falls, Saturday, December 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. – Connie Bickman photo
Along with her current book, Agnes is also the author of several children’s books, some printed in her native language, German, and published when she was 22-years-old, while living in Germany. – Connie Bickman photo
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