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St. Louis County Library Foundation and Left Bank Books Present
An Evening with #1 Bestselling Novelist Jodi Picoult

 
Author of “By Any Other Name
 

#1 bestselling novelist Jodi Picoult presents a sweeping tale of ambition, courage, and desire that centers two women who are determined to create something beautiful despite the prejudices they face. Young playwright Melina Green has written a new work inspired by the life of her Elizabethan ancestor Emilia Bassano. But seeing it performed is unlikely, in a theater world where the playing field isn’t level for women. In 1581, young Emilia Bassano is a ward of English aristocrats. Endowed with a sharp wit and a gift for storytelling, she is allowed no voice of her own. She begins to form a plan to secretly bring a play of her own to the stage—by paying an actor named William Shakespeare to front her work.
 

Ticket Information

At the request of the publisher, the on sale ticket date has moved up to May 13. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite. Seating will be offered on a first come, first served basis. A photo opportunity will follow the presentation. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

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