In the bustling streets of 1747 Strasbourg, a rhino named Clara becomes the unexpected star of the Christmas Fair, leading her keepers, Douwe and Zubin, on a chaotic yet heartwarming adventure through bustling market stalls.
Jillian Forsberg is a historian and author with a master’s degree in public history from Wichita State University. Her research on little-known historical events led her to discover the true story behind her first novel, The Rhino Keeper. In addition to being the former editor for Wichita State’s The Fairmont Folio, Jillian is an essayist whose articles have been published in academic journals. With a passion for 18th-century history, Jillian can also be found gardening, exploring antique malls, or reading every label at a museum. Vintage dresses are Jillian's clothing of choice, except when she's at the zoo. She lives in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband, child, and pets. Her second novel, The Porcelain Menagerie, is forthcoming from History Through Fiction on October 21, 2025.
