A book containing nine short stories, written by a Dubrovnik scientist, Slavica Stojan, PhD. Stories were all inspired by authentic persons and events from Dubrovnik’s history which the author had discovered by researching archival material. Titles of stories: The fort of Sokol, The long engagement of Nika Sorgova, Mare Glunčica's plait, Captain Miho from the island of Lopud, A Ragusan lady from Ancona, The great earthquake, The tale from Isaac Jeshurun, Amaryllis Epidaurica, te A Dubrovnik Ship.