New York Times bestselling author of “Dinner for Vampires” joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, “The Betrayal of Cora Wexford.”

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About the event

New York Times bestselling author Bethany Joy Lenz joins the Authors! series to discuss her upcoming novel, The Betrayal of Cora Wexford. Known for her hit memoir and her dynamic career in the arts, Lenz will share what drew her to write a psychological thriller set in Victorian London. During the event, she will chat about her creative process, her transition from nonfiction to historical suspense, and how she researches the complex social history behind her plots. The evening features a 45-minute talk followed by a brief audience Q&A. Every ticket includes a copy of the book.

About the book

Set in 1880s London, The Betrayal of Cora Wexford follows a 38-year-old American expat who makes a living by painting portraits of the dead. Seeking a fresh start from her past secrets, Cora is introduced to a charming stranger, Miles Vale, and is simultaneously commissioned by a suffragist to paint a series of ordinary women forgotten by the system. However, when several women turn up murdered in a gruesome manner reminiscent of Jack the Ripper, Cora’s work turns into a dangerous obsession. As her reality and her relationship with Miles become increasingly disorienting, she must confront a terrifying unraveling closer to home.

About the author

Bethany Joy Lenz is the author of the bestselling memoir Dinner for Vampires, which was named one of Time’s Best of the Year. Well-known for her starring role in the television drama One Tree Hill, her other acting credits include Grey’s Anatomy, Dexter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hope Valley: 1874. Beyond her writing and acting, Lenz is an accomplished recording artist, composer and fine artist.