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Fred Chappell reading A Shadow all of Light
- Date: 04/28/2016 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location: Central Library
219 N. Church Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
- Cost
Did you know distinguished poet Fred Chappell is also a World Fantasy Award winner? Join us as Chappell reads from his new novel, A Shadow all of Light.
This stylish, episodic fantasy novel follows the exploits of Falco, a young man from the country, who arrives in the city with the ambition of becoming an apprentice to a master shadow thief. Maestro Astolfo, whose mysterious powers of observation would rival those of Sherlock Holmes, sees Falco's potential and puts him through a grueling series of physical lessons and intellectual tests. Falco's adventures coalesce into one overarching story of con men, monsters, ingenious detection, cats, and pirates.
A booksigning will follow the program. Questions? Contact Beth Sheffield at 336-373-3617.
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This stylish, episodic fantasy novel follows the exploits of Falco, a young man from the country, who arrives in the city with the ambition of becoming an apprentice to a master shadow thief. Maestro Astolfo, whose mysterious powers of observation would rival those of Sherlock Holmes, sees Falco's potential and puts him through a grueling series of physical lessons and intellectual tests. Falco's adventures coalesce into one overarching story of con men, monsters, ingenious detection, cats, and pirates.
A booksigning will follow the program. Questions? Contact Beth Sheffield at 336-373-3617.
