My first historical fiction novel, The Road to Moresco, follows the life of Maria-Luisa and her daughter as they overcome and persevere in 1900's Europe. "Moresco" is a story of persistence and resilience, of astounding, complicated and talented women.
Mask Of Romulus, my second historical fiction novel, is now available!
Experience ancient Rome and Caesar Augustus like never before!
My Story
My first novel, The Road to Moresco, explores the dramatic events and emotional upheaval of Maria-Luisa Moresco and her daughter, Chiara as they persevered in the world events of the 1900's. This was a personal story, a work of passion, a work deeply emotional and vulnerable for me to write. Most of the book is true to the events and lives of these real-world women, cobbled together from interviews and recorded historical events. The fiction part is in wending it all together as I imagined it did. In the end I found myself humbled, inspired, awed, and grateful.
I have been blessed with the support and encouragement of friends and family to turn my research of my story of origin into The Road to Moresco, and the critics seemed to agree, with many 5 star reviews and being named a Golden Book selection by Literary Titan.
Mask of Romulus is my second historical fiction novel. Building on the critical acclaim received for "Moresco," I endeavored once again to bring "emotional depth, historical insight and a rhythmic narrative that resonates with intellectual rigor and vulnerability." Critics have noted a tonal kinship in my novels with others such as The Remains of the Day and A Hidden Life, and will also appeal to fans of Conn Iggulden, Robert Graves, or Mary Beard.
My stories tend to evoke profound emotional atmosphere supported with philosophical depth and historical detail. When I find time to write, I am committed to crafting narratives that explore new creative terrain that inspire readers to rediscover the hidden courage shaping history. I enjoy exploring themes of ambition, resilience, political oppression and personal growth.
I am a resident of New York City, a father and husband, with personal passions that inform and shape my literary style, including music, photography, cooking, and games of strategy.
A historical fiction novel about surviving World War II and the Cold War, murder, earthquakes, and abuse.
An excerpt:
"The Russian soldiers put guns to the foreheads of both Chiara and Maria-Luisa. Max was forced to prove his musical profession by an audition. Chiara watched, frozen, sniffling, unable to cry anymore at this point, the smell of gunpowder from the muzzle of the gun to her face, burning her nose, the heat singeing her cheek, while her father auditioned for their lives."
Literary Titan said "Jamilkowski's prose is evocative...a resonant and powerful narrative.....an engaging read ...The Road to Moresco [is] a commendable addition to the genre.."