Authors! with Kelly Rimmer

Join New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kelly Rimmer as she celebrates her new novel, The Story Keeper. Rimmer will delve into the art of weaving a dual narrative and the allure of a book-within-a-book mystery. The conversation will focus on the Gothic suspense of family secrets, the blurred lines between fiction and reality, and the enduring power of stories held within an ancestral home. This is a perfect event for readers who love historical fiction, compelling mysteries, and exploring the hidden legacies of the past.

The Story Keeper blends a contemporary mystery with Gothic suspense. It introduces Fiona Winslow, who seeks solace by restoring Wurimbirra, the decaying family estate she inherited after a tumultuous year. Beneath the crumbling plaster, she discovers secrets buried for a generation. Her attention is then caught by a curious book in her late uncle's library, The Midnight Estate, which plunges her into a tale that eerily mirrors her own, a story of love, loss, and betrayal. Rimmer masterfully weaves a dual narrative and a book-within-a-book mystery, forcing Fiona to question if the true mystery lies within the walls of her ancestral home or within the pages of the book that seems to have chosen her.

Kelly Rimmer is the worldwide bestselling Australian author of historical and contemporary fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers The Things We Cannot Say and The Warsaw Orphan. Her emotionally compelling novels have sold millions of copies and have been translated into dozens of languages around the world. Known for her meticulously researched historical fiction, she has captivated readers with stories of ordinary people facing impossible situations. Rimmer is also the owner of Collins Booksellers Orange, the last remaining bookstore near her home in rural Australia, where she lives with her family.

Do tickets include a copy of the book? Yes, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.

Can tickets be purchased by phone? No, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.

What are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.

What time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.

Are there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.

Is handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements, please call (419) 214-4332 at least one week prior to the event.

Will 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 service, please contact us at (419) 214-4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.

What can/can't I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.

Will the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.

Can I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend, you 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.

What is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at (419) 214-4332

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