Hailed for her "cinematic and glamourous" historical fiction\, bestseller Nicola Harrison joins Authors! to discuss her latest novel\, The Island C lub.Harrison captivates readers with her deeply researched stories of wome n navigating pivotal moments in American history. Peek behind the scenes o f Harrison's writing process and learn more about her emergence as a promi nent voice in contemporary historical fiction. This event features a 45 mi nute presentation followed by a brief audience Q&\;A. Each ticket inclu des a copy of the book.
\nSet against the sun-drenched backdrop of Balboa Island in 1956\, The Islan d Club follows the unraveling lives of three women whose only hope for sur vival is an unlikely friendship forged on the tennis court. Milly Kinkaid is struggling to save a marriage that feels further away than ever\; socie ty matriarch Sylvia Johnson faces the sudden ruin of her family&rsquo\;s f inancial security\; and Adele Lambert\, a standoffish loner\, is desperate to keep the dark secrets of her past from being exposed. Beneath the prim and proper facade of this exclusive beach community\, the three women mus t confront the lies they tell themselves to find the strength to start ove r.
\nNicola Harrison is the author of several acclaimed historical novels\, including Montauk\, Th e Show Girl\, and Hotel Laguna. Born in England and raised in Southern Cal ifornia\, she studied Literature at UCLA and received her MFA from Stony B rook University. Before turning to fiction\, Harrison spent nearly two dec ades in New York City as a fashion journalist for publications like Forbes and Lucky. She now lives in Manhattan Beach\, California\, with her famil y and continues to be celebrated for her rich period detail and leading la dies full of heart and moxie.
\n\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket inc ludes (1) copy of the featured book.
\nCan tickets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite onl y.
\nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on A dams St.
\nWhat time do the doors open? General admission s eating begins at 6:30 p.m.
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\nWill the author hold a book signing aft er the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.
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\nWhat is the refund polic y? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.
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