Kathleen Ernst, historical
fiction mystery writer, will meet and chat with customers 3:30-5:00, Tuesday,
October 25 at LaDeDa Books. ‘Coffee with
Kathleen” offers the unique opportunity for readers, and writers alike to visit
casually with Ernst about her books, her varied careers, and about writing and
publishing.
Fans of the Chloe Ellefson
series know that the character’s first challenge in “Old World Murder” begins
in May of 1982 when she accepts a job at Old World Wisconsin in Dane County. On her
first day at work, an elderly woman begs Chloe to find a priceless Norwegian
ale bowl donated to the museum years ago. Chloe promises to look into it, but
within minutes the woman dies suspiciously, and Chloe reluctantly steps up to
help solve the crime.
The
“Light Keeper’s Legacy” finds Chloe in Door County in 1892, with an historical
plot thread weaving between 1869 and 1906. Ellefson jumps at the chance to
spend time on Wisconsin’s Rock Island, a state park with no electricity or
roads. But the solitude she is expecting is soon disrupted by tragedy.
Ernst’s newest series, features
Hanneke Bauer, who moves into a Wisconsin farm she inherited from her
husband. Mysteries ensue and Bauer uses
her tenacity and intellect to inch her toward resolutions.
Ernst peppers her storylines
with experiences and lessons learned from years of working as a park ranger,
historical interpreter, historic site curator, video producer, educator, and of
course, as an avid reader. She explained
“As a child, I dreamed of being a
full-time writer. Now I have the fun of writing books about ideas that
fascinate me, experiences that fascinated me, and historical tidbits that
capture my imagination.”
Readers with Ernst books are welcome to bring them
along for signing. A selection of books
will also be for sale at “Coffee with Kathleen.” More information about the
author can be found at www.kathleenernst.com.
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