WMPL Book Discussion with Head of Reference, Kathleen Gaskin - In-Person In-Person
WMPL Book Discussion with Head of Reference, Kathleen Gaskin
Wednesday, October 1, 2:30 pm In-Person & 7:00 pm Virtual Discussion
My Name is Emilia del Valle: A Novel, by Isabel Allende and Frances Riddle
In this stunning historical novel, we follow Emilia del Valle, born in 1866 to an Irish nun and raised by a loving stepfather to be an independent thinker. Her restlessness and love for adventure take her to journalism, and to Chile, to cover a brewing civil war. There, she finds her father, romance, and extreme danger, causing her to question her identity and her destiny. All are welcome. Registration is required.
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Time:
- 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Adult Library Meeting Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Author Event Book Event Cultural General In-Person Library Life Long Learning Local Special Interest
Charla Sobre el Libro de WMPL con la Jefa de Referencia, Kathleen Gaskin
Miércoles, 1 de Octubre, 2:30 pm Presencial y 7:00 pm Virtual
Mi nombre es Emilia del Valle: Una novela, de Isabel Allende y Frances Riddle
En esta impactante novela histórica, seguimos a Emilia del Valle, nacida en 1866, hija de una monja irlandesa, y criada por un amoroso padrastro para ser una pensadora independiente. Su inquietud y amor por la aventura la llevan al periodismo y a Chile para cubrir una guerra civil en ciernes. Allí, encuentra a su padre, el romance y un peligro extremo, lo que la lleva a cuestionar su identidad y su destino. Todos son bienvenidos. Es necesario registrarse.