About this Event
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A woman's secret. A deadly Plague. Unleash the hidden magic…
1348. As the Black Plague ravages Italy, Ginevra di Gasparo is summoned to Florence after nearly a decade of lonely exile. Ginevra has a gift—harnessing the hidden powers of gemstones, she can heal the sick. But when word spread of her unusual abilities, she was condemned as a witch and banished. Now the same men who expelled Ginevra are begging for her return.
Ginevra obliges, assuming the city’s leaders are finally ready to accept her unorthodox cures amid a pandemic. But upon arrival, she is tasked with a much different mission: she must use her collection of jewels to track down a ruthless thief who is ransacking Florence’s churches for priceless relics—the city’s only hope for protection. If she succeeds, she’ll be a recognized physician and never accused of witchcraft again.
But as her investigation progresses, Ginevra discovers she’s merely a pawn in a much larger scheme than the one she’s been hired to solve. And the dangerous men behind this conspiracy won’t think twice about killing a stone witch to get what they want…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Anna Rasche is a historian and gemologist who has previously worked in the jewelry collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and as a curatorial fellow at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Rasche's debut is based on original research she conducted on the uses of gemstones in medieval medicine at the Cooper Hewitt Museum and on site in Italy. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and infant daughter.
ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: At each program, authors speak for about forty-five minutes, followed by a short question and answer session. A hardcover copy of the book is included with the purchase of your ticket.
FAQs:
Can tickets be purchased by phone? No, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.
What are my parking options at the event? The facility has a free parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.
What time do the doors open? General admission seating starts at 6:30 p.m.
Are there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission, but the purchase of a ticket does guarantee you a seat.
Is handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements, please call 419.259.5199 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 419.259.5199 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? After the program, the author will be available for a limited book signing and/or photo opportunities.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419.259.5200.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, tickets will be scanned at the door. If you choose to utilize your mobile device, tickets can be scanned via your Eventbrite email receipt. Note: Screenshots/captures of the ticket receipt cannot be scanned. Please have your device with the ticket receipt open and available for scanning at entry.
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 have someone else pick it up at the event, but they must have your ticket in hard copy or on their device.
What is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan Street, Toledo, United States
USD 27.45
