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\nNew York Times bestselling author Bethany Joy Lenz joins the Authors! series to discuss her upcoming novel\, The Betrayal of Cora W exford. Known for her hit memoir and her dynamic career in the arts\, Lenz will share what drew her to write a psychological thriller set in Victori an London. During the event\, she will chat about her creative process\, h er transition from nonfiction to historical suspense\, and how she researc hes the complex social history behind her plots. The evening features a 45 -minute talk followed by a brief audience Q&\;A. Every ticket includes a copy of the book.
\nSet in 1880s London\, The Betrayal of Cora Wexford follows a 38-year-old Ameri can expat who makes a living by painting portraits of the dead. Seeking a fresh start from her past secrets\, Cora is introduced to a charming stran ger\, Miles Vale\, and is simultaneously commissioned by a suffragist to p aint a series of ordinary women forgotten by the system. However\, when se veral women turn up murdered in a gruesome manner reminiscent of Jack the Ripper\, Cora&rsquo\;s work turns into a dangerous obsession. As her reali ty and her relationship with Miles become increasingly disorienting\, she must confront a terrifying unraveling closer to home.
\nBethany Joy Lenz is the author of the best selling memoir Dinner for Vampires\, which was named one of Time&rsquo\;s Best of the Year. Well-known for her starring role in the television drama One Tree Hill\, her other acting credits include Grey&rsquo\;s Anatomy\, Dexter\, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hope Valley: 1874. Beyond her writing and acting\, Lenz is an accomplished recording artist\, composer and fine artist.
\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.
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\nWhat are my park ing options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.
\nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.
\ nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. T he purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.
\nIs accessible seat ing available? Accessible seating is available. For arrangements\, pl ease call (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 requir e this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks befo re the event so arrangements can be made.
\nWhat can/can't I bri ng to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.
\nWill the aut hor hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be avai lable for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.
\nCan I get my book if I don&rsquo\;t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. \;If you are unable to attend\, you may giv e your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them you r Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book. \;
\n< em>What is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the ev ent is canceled.
\nWhere can I contact the organizer with any qu estions? Call the Library at 419.214.4332.
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