The Lioness of Boston – Virtual Author Talk with Emily Franklin

Join the Falmouth Public Library for a virtual event via Zoom with author Emily Franklin on Tuesday, October 24th at 7pm, as we dive into her novel, The Lioness of Boston. A deeply evocative portrait of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself. The Lioness of Boston is a portrait of what society expected a woman’s life to be, shattered by a courageous soul who rebelled and determined to live on her own terms.

This program will include a passage reading and Q+A with Emily, so share your questions and comments! Registration is required and please submit your questions for the author on the registration form. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  THIS VIRTUAL EVENT IS FULL.

Emily Franklin is the author of more than twenty books including The Lioness of Boston. Her work has been published in the New York TimesThe Boston Globe, and Guernica among other places as well as long-listed for the London Sunday Times Short Story Award, featured on National Public Radio, and named notable by the Association of Jewish Libraries.

This event is partnered with Falmouth Public Library, Chillmark Free Public Library, Brewster Ladies’ Library, Hyannis Public Library, Yarmouth Port Library, and Centerville Public Library. Sponsored by the Falmouth Public Library Board of Trustees.

2 comments on “The Lioness of Boston – Virtual Author Talk with Emily Franklin


  1. I’d like to receive notice of upcoming Zoom events!

    1. Jessica O'Connor says:

      Hi! The best way to receive notification of upcoming Zoom events is to subscribe to the Falmouth Public Library Weekly Update. It is a weekly e-newsletter that is sent out every Thursday that lists upcoming programs and events. You can subscribe by going to our homepage and clicking on eNewletters at the top of the page.

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