Bestselling historical fiction author to visit Fairhope

FAIRHOPE, Ala. ( WKRG ) — A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction is coming to Fairhope to celebrate her upcoming summer release, according to a press release.

Kate Quinn, a southern California native who has written four novels and two books that have been translated into multiple languages, is scheduled to come visit Fairhope’s Page & Palette at 6 p.m. on July 17 to celebrate her upcoming release of “The Briar Club.”

According to the release, “The Birar Club,” a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a “lovely, mysterious widow” moving into an attic room of the -all-female boarding house called Briarwood House, ” is publishing on the heels of the Fourth of July holiday.”

So far, the book Quinn is anticipated to celebrate in Fairhope has received the following “early praise”:

“[A] compelling, powerful, unforgettable historical mystery.” —LIBRARY JOURNAL starred review + Pick of the Month: Mystery

“Compulsively readable, The Briar Club will find eager readers in those who love woman-led historical fiction with rich, appealing characters.” —BOOKLIST, starred review

For more information on Quinn, visit her author website .

More information on the upcoming release can be found on the Page & Palette bookstore’s website.

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