Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seam stress\, The Paris Orphan and The Paris Sercret known for her meticulously researched historical fiction that highlights the lives of extraordinary\ , trailblazing women. Her new novel\, The Chateau on Sunset\, is a feminis t reimagining of Jane Eyre set against the glamorous yet gritty backdrop o f Hollywood&rsquo\;s Chateau Marmont between the 1950s and 1970s. Join us to discuss her unique career and to learn more about her latest work.
\ nThis event features a 45 minute presentation followed by a brief audie nce Q&\;A. Each attendee will receive a copy of the book.
\nSurrounded by the glamor of 1960s Hol lywood\, orphan Aria Jones becomes entangled in dark secrets and a complex celebrity romance while living and working at the iconic Chateau Marmont. Through Aria&rsquo\;s journey\, author Natasha Lester explores themes of female agency\, ambition\, and the hidden costs of fame during the Golden Age of cinema.
\nA forme r corporate professional turned bestselling author\, Natasha Lester is cel ebrated for her expertly reserarched stories that breathe life into her co uragous\, history-defining female characters. Lester is renowned for her " fashion forward" research process\, frequently traveling to Paris and New York to study vintage archives. Her work has beent ranslated into over 20 languages\, centered on history's forgotten women\, ranging from WWII spie s and photojournalists to the first female obstetricians.
\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Y es\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.
\nCan ti ckets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online thr ough Eventbrite only.
\nWhat are my parking options at the event ? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entra nce is located on Adams St.
\nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.
\nAre there assign ed seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.
\nIs handicapped seating available? Han dicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please c all 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event.
\nWill an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you require this s ervice\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the e vent so arrangements can be made.
\nWhat can/can't I bring to th e event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no vide o recording or flash photography allowed.
\nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available fo r a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.
\nDo I h ave to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be sc anned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbr ite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.
\nCan I ge t my book if I don&rsquo\;t attend the event? Books may only be obtai ned at the event. \;If you are unable to attend\, you may give your t icket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventb rite email receipt so they may collect the book. \;
\nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is c anceled.
\nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419.259.5200.
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