About This Event
O.Henry magazine proudly presents three New York Times-bestselling authors: Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White. Known for their 2022 New York Times-bestselling novel, The Lost Summers of Newport, the three have joined forces again to thrill readers with another page-turning mystery. Step inside the walls of the historic Castle Kinloch, where a literary superstar has been found dead. Agatha Christie meets Knives Out in their forthcoming novel, The Author’s Guide to Murder — releasing on Nov. 5. Books are available for purchase to be picked up at event, plus we will have the Country Bookshop on hand with copies of this and some of their other novels for purchase.
Ticket includes entry to the event, heavy hors d'ouevres inspired by the book's setting and created by Grandover's chef (see menu below), and two drinks (wine and beer available). Beatriz, Lauren and Karen will also do a Q&A and book signing with guests.
Hors D'Oeuvres
Charcuterie Cups: Domestic Cheeses & Meats, Olives & Local Mustard
Crudité Board: Pesto, Whipped Feta Cheese & Beet Hummus, Tzatziki Sauce, Pita Chips & Flatbreads
Lox, Stock & Bagel Board: Smoked Salmon, Whipped Cream Cheese with Pickled Red Onions, Cucumbers, Cornichons, Capers & Toasted Mini Bagels
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Caprese Skewers
Brie & Cranberry Mini Tartlets
Pomegranate & Goat Cheese “Jewels”
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Mini Country Ham & Honey Biscuits
Butternut & Caramelized Shallot Tartlets
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Scottish Sausage Rolls with Spicy Mustard
Haggis Truffles with Balsamic Jelly
Scotch Eggs with a Macallan 12 Mornay
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Sweets
Scottish Strawberry Tarts
Peppermint Cake Roll
Eggnog Cupcakes & Christmas Cookies
Chocolate Fountain with Strawberries, Marshmallows & Pound Cake
Where It's Happening
Meet the Organizer
With award-winning publications spanning across the Old North State in three concentrated markets, our editorial team has gained statewide recognition for producing show-stopping magazines rivaled by none. Our publisher, David Woronoff, is a fourth-generation North Carolina publisher.
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