R. J. Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT Tuesday, April 28th at 7pm Tickets: Free, but reservations suggested. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com. A funny, poignant coming-of-age memoir told through the shoes that she wore. From baby booties to orthopedic...
Patricia Morrisroe reads from her latest book 9 1/2 Narrow: My Life in Shoes. Tuesday, April 14th from 6pm – 8pm at the Corner Bookstore in NYC. A funny, poignant coming-of-age memoir told through the shoes that she wore. From baby booties to orthopedic brogues...
Spanning 50 years and various dazzling European cities, Morrisroe’s fiction debut combines historical fact and speculation into this story of the woman who inspired Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. Julie is a complex, thoughtfully written protagonist, surrounded by a large but never overwhelming cast of supporting characters, and the historical backdrop, full of court intrigue, is rich and detailed. Historical-fiction fans will find much to enjoy here.
