From a historic river town to the hinterlands of rural North Carolina, The Lost Girl of Craven County delves into the impossibility of burying secrets forever. It’s a story of love, loss, and—above all—the indelible, world-moving power of female friendship. If you love Ariel Lawhon and Rachel Beanland, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Emily Matchar! REVIEWS: “Matchar’s well-researched novel brings a shameful period of American history to light while highlighting the Jewish commandment to treat strangers with kindness and respect. A thought-provoking story that highlights the strength of women.” —Library Journal “Matchar offers a clear-eyed view into the period’s poverty, misogyny, and injustice, along with a stirring depiction of resilience on the part of those ‘the world considers crazy or bad or broken.’ There’s much to admire in this feisty tale.” —Publishers Weekly “Matchar skillfully advances both women’s sagas, carrying them forward to a suspenseful denouement. The backstories of Millie’s family members and friends expose the good and bad sides of belonging to a closed community and reveal the ways a community can open up in response to the needs of others. Engaging historical fiction with harbingers of current events.” —Kirkus Reviews “A powerful story of friendship, trust, and learning to see the world through someone else’s eyes. Matchar vividly illuminates Depression-era North Carolina while portraying two passionate, courageous women who are struggling, each in her own way, to find a path to hope and fulfillment.” —Lauren Belfer, New York Times bestselling author of And After the Fire and Ashton Hall ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Emily Matchar is the author of In the Shadow of the Greenbrier and The Lost Girl of Craven County. She’s written for many publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Outside, Smithsonian, and The Atlantic. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from Harvard University, and has taught writing at the University of North Carolina and the University of Hong Kong. Originally from North Carolina, she lives with her husband and two sons. Never been to Books Over Drinks? Your ticket inclues entry to the event, a signature cocktail or mocktail, and a signed copy of the featured book.
