Denise Smith Cline Discusses Her Book The Resettlement of Vesta Blonik with Ann Wicker

Schedule

Wed Feb 25 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

4139 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28209 | Charlotte, NC

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We want to celebrate Denise Smith Cline on her new book The Resettlement of Vesta Blonik. She will read and discuss the book during an in-store event at 7 pm, Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Books are available through the store. We look forward to seeing you at this free event.

Synopsis:
Set during the Great Depression, The Resettlement of Vesta Blonik is the story of two strong-hearted strangers, bent but not destroyed by grief and financial destitution. Vesta Blonik, an unmarried farm woman from Minnesota and Gordon Crenshaw, confined to a North Carolina mental institution after the death of his wife and child, meet through misleading letters written by Gordon’s family members. But reality doesn’t look at all like what was promised, and when they learn the truth, the two must find a path forward, together or apart.

Author Bio:
Denise Smith Cline is an author and lawyer born and raised in Upstate South Carolina. Her short stories and essays have won recognition and prizes, including a Pushcart Prize nomination. Her work has also appeared in Press 53 Magazine, Mamalode, Carolina Woman, the News & Observer and The Shoal. The Resettlement of Vesta Blonik is her first published full-length novel. Denise currently resides in Raleigh, NC. Find her online at denisescline.com.
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