An Evening With Katherine Hall Page

[Matthew Charboneau]

ACCLAIMED MYSTERY AUTHOR TO SPEAK IN LAKEWOOD

Katherine Hall Page, award-winning author of 16 mysteries featuring caterer and amateur sleuth Faith Fairchild, will speak in Lakewood on November 17 at the Beck Center for the Performing Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave.

The Body in the Ivy, Page’s sixteenth novel, will be published on October 31. The main character, Faith Fairchild, is a New England caterer with a penchant for solving mysteries. Page’s first novel, The Body in the Belfry, won the prestigious Agatha Award for best first mystery in 1991.

Page has been hailed as a master of the Agatha Christie-like traditional mystery. “The novels feature memorable characters, intricate plots and plenty of humor,� said Shannon Strachan, co-chairman of the event and a member of the board of the Lakewood Public Library Foundation.

“Ms. Page’s novels are wonderfully sprinkled with recipes from Faith’s catering business and home recipes,� Strachan added. “We will be serving many of these delicious recipes, along with others, at the event.� Catering will be provided by Two Peas in a Pod.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and Ms. Page will speak at 7:00 p.m., with the reception immediately following.

Tickets for this event are $35 and can be purchased at the Lakewood Public Library’s Main and Madison branches (cash and checks only). Tickets may be ordered by Visa and MasterCard through the Beck Center at the box office or by calling 216.521.2540. Tickets are also available at Borders stores throughout Greater Cleveland.

Book clubs who purchase nine tickets will receive an additional ticket at no charge. Book club purchases can be made by calling the library directly at 216.226.8275, ext. 102.

Funds raised through this event benefit the Lakewood Public Library Foundation, which raises funds to support the Lakewood Public Library, ensuring that the library’s patrons have access to learning and knowledge through both traditional and electronic sources.