Best known for the New York Times bestselling novel, Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald, the author’s new book, A Well-Behaved Woman, is the dramatic and compelling Gilded Age tale of Alva Smith, the young woman who married William K. Vanderbilt and launched the Vanderbilt dynasty as we know it today.

Praise for A Well-Behaved Woman:

"Delicious." People (Best Books of Fall 2018)

"Nothing short of mesmerizing." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Genius....Though the novel's lavish sweep and gorgeous details evoke a vanished world, Fowler's exploration of the way powerful women are simultaneously devalued and rewarded resonates powerfully." Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Tickets are $15 and include a wine and appetizer reception. Appetizers generously provided by Bar Rosso.

Proceeds to benefit the Library.

Reception at 6:30 p.m. Program at 7 p.m.

Book sale and signing.