Olesya Salnikova Gilmore joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru.

About the event

Join Olesya Salnikova Gilmore for this special evening celebrating her new novel, The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru. Gilmore will share insights behind her captivating new book, focusing on the blend of historical fiction, paranormal mystery, and the enduring secrets held within the Russian émigré community in 1920s Paris. This is an engaging discussion perfect for fans of atmospheric settings, family secrets, and stories that weave together the tangible and the spirit world.

The discussion will run approximately 45 minutes followed by a brief Q&A. Each attendee will receive a copy of The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru.

About the book

The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru is Olesya Salnikova Gilmore’s latest novel that transports readers to the bustling Russian émigré community in 1920s Paris. It centers on spirited twenty-something Zina and her secretive grandmother, Baba Valya, who run a tearoom on rue Daru. By day, they serve tea, but by night, they divine fortunes and perform séances. When the charming Princess Olga and her brother arrive, searching for answers about their father, the Grand Duke (a cousin to the murdered last Tsar of Russia), Zina performs a séance. To her horror, the Grand Duke’s spirit is summoned and begins to haunt the shop, revealing a sinister connection to Zina’s mother’s untimely death. As Zina delves into her family’s hidden past, dark secrets are unearthed, threatening their home, tearoom, found family, and their very lives.

About the author

Olesya Salnikova Gilmore is the acclaimed author of the novels The Witch and the Tsar and The Haunting of Moscow House. Born in Moscow and raised in the US, she brings a deep love for Eastern European history and folklore to her work, which spans genres including fantasy, paranormal, gothic horror, and historical fiction. Formerly a practicing lawyer, Gilmore transitioned to writing to pursue her passion. Her insightful work has been featured in publications like LitHub and Tor.com. She currently lives in Chicago with her family.