Kat Stoddard: "Wasp's Nest"
Schedule
Sat Jul 11 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Hamilton Branch | Baltimore, MD
About this Event
A modern retelling of The Philadelphia Story, Wasp’s Nest is a witty, gripping love triangle unfolding over the course of seven chaotic days at a Cape Cod wedding
Tess wants nothing more than for her upcoming society wedding to overshadow the failure of her first marriage. Her fiancé Warren, a steady soon-to-be state senator, is nothing like her first husband. Tess’s relationship with working-class artist Peter was a passionate crash-and-burn, and a chapter of her life that she's ready to forget.
Peter hasn’t seen Tess in five years, so he’s shocked to receive an invitation to her wedding. But he’s moved on too, and it wouldn’t hurt to prove it by showing up with a handsome younger man as his plus-one. Mitch, an aspiring writer, is intrigued by Peter and jumps at the chance to pry into the lives of his Waspy ex-in-laws. What he’s not bargained for is developing serious feelings for both Peter and Peter’s ex—Tess, the bride. But Peter and Tess have complex desires of their own, and Mitch is dangerously close to uncovering them.
Wasp's Nest is a fast-paced, humorous, and heartfelt exploration of the shape of our affections that proves real love triangles connect on all sides.
Kat Stoddard will be joined in conversation by novelist Lacey Dunham.
About the Author:
Kat Stoddard lives with her daughter in Baltimore. Wasp’s Nest is her debut novel.
About the Moderator:
Lacey Dunham is the author of the novels The Belles, named a Best Book of 2025 by Library Journal and Crime Reads, and Fall of the House of Graystone. She lives in Washington, DC with too many books, but only two cats. Find her at laceyndunham.com.
About the Program:
- Doors will open to registered attendees at 2 pm.
- A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.
- ADA accessible parking spot, free street parking, and bike parking available. The EV charging station is temporarily out of service.
Where is it happening?
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Hamilton Branch, 5910 Harford Road, Baltimore, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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