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SUMMARY:Authors! with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
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DESCRIPTION:Olesya Salnikova Gilmore joins Authors! to discuss her latest 
 novel\, The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru. .\nhttps://toledo.libnet.info/eve
 nt/15026125
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors!</strong
 ></p>\n<p><a href="https://www.toledolibrary.org/llf">The Library Legacy F
 oundation</a>&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.huntington.com/">Huntingt
 on Bank</a>&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;<a href="https://health.utoledo.edu/">UToledo He
 alth</a>&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.toledolibrary.org/fol">Friends
  of the Library</a></p>\n<p><strong>About the event</strong><br />Join Ole
 sya Salnikova Gilmore for this special evening celebrating her new novel\,
 &nbsp\;The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru. Gilmore will share insights behind
  her captivating new book\, focusing on the blend of historical fiction\, 
 paranormal mystery\, and the enduring secrets held within the Russian &eac
 ute\;migr&eacute\; community in 1920s Paris. This is an engaging discussio
 n perfect for fans of atmospheric settings\, family secrets\, and stories 
 that weave together the tangible and the spirit world.</p>\n<p><strong>Abo
 ut the book</strong><br />The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru&nbsp\;is Olesya 
 Salnikova Gilmore's latest novel that transports readers to the bustling R
 ussian &eacute\;migr&eacute\; community in 1920s Paris. It centers on spir
 ited twenty-something Zina and her secretive grandmother\, Baba Valya\, wh
 o run a tearoom on rue Daru. By day\, they serve tea\, but by night\, they
  divine fortunes and perform s&eacute\;ances. When the charming Princess O
 lga and her brother arrive\, searching for answers about their father\, th
 e Grand Duke (a cousin to the murdered last Tsar of Russia)\, Zina perform
 s a s&eacute\;ance. To her horror\, the Grand Duke's spirit is summoned an
 d begins to haunt the shop\, revealing a sinister connection to Zina's mot
 her's untimely death. As Zina delves into her family&rsquo\;s hidden past\
 , dark secrets are unearthed\, threatening their home\, tearoom\, found fa
 mily\, and their very lives.</p>\n<p><strong>About the author</strong><br 
 />&nbsp\;Olesya Salnikova Gilmore&nbsp\;is the acclaimed author of the nov
 els&nbsp\;The Witch and the Tsar&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;The Haunting of Moscow Ho
 use.&nbsp\;Born in&nbsp\;Moscow&nbsp\;and raised in the US\,&nbsp\;she bri
 ngs a deep love for&nbsp\;Eastern European history and folklore&nbsp\;to h
 er work\,&nbsp\;which spans genres including&nbsp\;fantasy\, paranormal\, 
 gothic horror\, and historical fiction.&nbsp\;Formerly a practicing lawyer
 \,&nbsp\;Gilmore transitioned to writing to pursue her passion.&nbsp\;Her 
 insightful work has been featured in publications like&nbsp\;LitHub&nbsp\;
 and&nbsp\;Tor.com.&nbsp\;She currently lives in Chicago with her family.</
 p>\n<p><strong>FAQs:</strong></p>\n<p><em>Do tickets include a copy of the
  book?</em> Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.</p>\n
 <p><em>Can tickets be purchased by phone?</em> No\, tickets can be purchas
 ed online through Eventbrite only.</p>\n<p><em>What are my parking options
  at the event?</em> The Library has a free underground parking garage. The
  garage entrance is located on Adams St.</p>\n<p><em>What time do the door
 s open?</em> General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.</p>\n<p><em>Are
  there assigned seats?</em> No. Seating is general admission. The purchase
  of a ticket guarantees seating.</p>\n<p><em>Is handicapped seating availa
 ble?</em> Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangemen
 ts\, please call (419) 214-4332 at least one week prior to the event.</p>\
 n<p><em>Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the eve
 nt?</em> We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you
  require this service\, please contact us at (419) 214-4332 at least two w
 eeks before the event so arrangements can be made.</p>\n<p><em>What can/ca
 n't I bring to the event?</em> Please do not bring outside food/beverages.
  There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.</p>\n<p><em>Wil
 l the author hold a book signing after the talk?</em> Yes\, the author wil
 l be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.</
 p>\n<p><em>Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?</em> Yes\, t
 ickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone
  via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Event
 brite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.</p>
 \n<p><em>Can I get my book if I don&rsquo\;t attend the event?</em> Books 
 may only be obtained at the event. &nbsp\;If you are unable to attend\, yo
 u may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward
  them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book.&nbsp\;</
 p>\n<p><em>What is the refund policy?</em> Tickets will be refunded <span 
 style="text-decoration: underline\;">only</span> if the event is canceled.
 </p>\n<p><em>Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?</em> Ca
 ll the Library at (419) 214-4332</p>\nhttps://toledo.libnet.info/event/150
 26125
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