About the event

#1 New York Times bestseller Ruta Sepetys joins Authors! to discuss her latest novel, A Fortune of Sand. Join us for an evening of engaging conversation with an author known for her ability to give voice to the underrepresented.

Learn more about the research and firsthand inspiration behind her work. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one of America’s premier historical fiction writers! This event features a 45-minute presentation followed by a brief audience Q&A. Each ticket includes one copy of A Fortune of Sand.

About the book

In 1927 Detroit, Marjorie Lennox attempts to flee the shadow of her family’s automotive empire by joining an elite, secretive arts program. But as women vanish and the grand halls turn predatory, Marjorie’s reality begins to fracture. Inspired by true historical events, this is a haunting tale of 1920s glamour, grift, and the deadly cost of a dynasty’s secrets.

About the author

Ruta Sepetys is an internationally acclaimed, author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Often referred to as a “seeker of lost stories,” she has won or been shortlisted for over forty book prizes, including the Carnegie Medal.

Her novels, including Between Shades of Gray, Salt to the Sea, and The Fountains of Silence, are known for uncovering dark or forgotten corners of history and making them accessible to readers of all ages. Sepetys is a passionate advocate for history and the power of story to foster global dialogue and understanding.