This Friday, June 20th, at 7pm we will be hosting Serena Burdick for the launch of her new book, A Promise to Arlette, reviewed below. This is a late-breaking launch for us, and one that I think we will enjoy! If you are free on Friday, Serena will be in conversation with author Alexis Schaitkin and we'll have light refreshments.
Author Serena Burdick is no stranger to the historical fiction genre. From her first novel,G Girl in the Afternoon, to her latest bestseller, The Stolen Book of Evelyn Audrey, Burdick’s work is consistently praised for her compelling characters and masterful storytelling. This is without a doubt partially due to her background in theater, a craft known for dissecting both character and story. Serena Burdick’s upcoming novel, A Promise to Arlette, is a shining example of her literary mastery. Taking place during and after WWII, this is a hauntingly emotional tale of secrecy, resilience, and forgiveness. Here’s everything you need to know before the book hits shelves on June 17!
Synopsis:In 1952, Ida and Sidney Whipple are living out the perfect white-picket fence existence in the Lexington, Massachusetts, suburbs. With two adorable little girls and weekly block parties full of smiling friends, everything about this idyllic life seems too good to be true, especially given the torturous heartbreak they left behind in France. But the past has a way of catching up to everyone. When Ida’s neighbor unveils a newly purchased Man Ray photograph, Ida’s past stares back at her in the form of Arlette Lellouche: the woman she loved and lost in the war. Barely understanding her own actions, Ida steals the photograph and takes off for California to confront the artist. When Sidney wakes to find her missing, he follows her without a second thought, determined to find a new way forward for their marriage and family.
-Bookstr.com
We have more events planned for July, including looking forward to hosting Astrid Sheckels again for her book release party on July 5th! More information coming soon!