Schloss II is the author’s second book about the fascinating royal history of German castles. It visits 25 more beautiful castles and palaces in north and central Germany and tells more colourful stories of the royal families who built and lived in them. Royalty have always been the celebrities of their day, and these stories from history can rival anything in modern-day television soap operas. Schloss II is intended to be lighthearted and easy to read and should appeal to anyone who likes history or travelogues or is interested in people’s personal stories. Paperback, 252 pages, including 64 black and white illustrations and 15 family trees This book is in English.