On 9 July, the Stone Hall at the State Cultural Institute – Cultural Centre ¨The Palace¨ hosted the presentation of the new novel “The history of Missi” by Dobrich-based author Marina Konstantinova. Dedicated to the life of Queen Marie, the last Queen of Romania, the book explores the story of one of the most remarkable historical figures whose legacy is deeply connected with Balchik and the Palace.
During the literary evening, the author shared the inspiration and extensive research behind the novel. The presentation invited visitors to discover Queen Marie not only as a monarch, but also as a woman, a mother and a visionary whose life left a lasting imprint on the cultural heritage of Balchik. Following the official programme, the audience continued the conversation with Marina Konstantinova, asking questions, sharing impressions, and receiving signed copies of the book.
The event was jointly organised by the State Cultural Institute – Cultural Centre ¨The Palace¨, the “Yordan Kruchmarov” - literary club, and the Writers' Association from Dobrich, bringing together numerous admirers of literature, history, and the legacy of Queen Marie. Nearly all copies of the novel available during the event found their new readers that same evening.
We would like to thank Marina Konstantinova and all our guests for sharing this special literary evening dedicated to the memory of Queen Marie and the history of the Palace.
