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King Augustus the Strong: Patron, Power-Seeker, and Porcelain-Obsessed Tyrant
Jillian Forsberg’s The Porcelain Menagerie details the life of King Augustus II the Strong, a ruler famed for his physical might, political ambition, and obsession with porcelain. Forsberg’s novel reveals the king’s extravagant court, ruthless power plays, and cruelty, blending historical fact with fiction to portray a complex, dangerous world where beauty and brutality coexist.
Press Release - Forsberg Named Community Engagement and Development Lead
History Through Fiction is excited to announce Jillian Forsberg as the new Community Engagement and Development Lead. A historian, author, and passionate advocate for historical storytelling, Jillian will play a key role in growing the Manuscript Matchup Beta Reader Program and fostering a collaborative environment for authors and readers.
Press Release - Forsberg Set to Publish Companion Novel with History Through Fiction
Jillian Forsberg returns with The Porcelain Menagerie, a gripping tale set in 18th-century Dresden. Following her debut, The Rhino Keeper, this novel explores King Augustus the Strong's dangerous obsessions. The story weaves together the lives of artist Johann Kändler and Turkish handmaiden Fatima, revealing the fragility of ambition and survival. Look for its release by History Through Fiction on October 21, 2025.