1:30 p.m., King Library
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
In this imaginative retelling, Cleopatra recounts her life from the afterlife, reclaiming her story from myth and misconception. Blending historical fiction with touches of magic, the novel explores her rise to power, her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and the complexities of ruling as a woman in a male-dominated world.
Facilitator: Carole Pichney
Biography: Carole Pichney, a native New Yorker, moved to the area eight years ago after being a part time resident for eleven years. She is a retired social worker who used her Certified Financial Planner designation to advance awareness and provide training to prevent financial exploitation of impaired seniors. She has led book discussions for Page Turners since 2018. She is a vice president of the Artists of Palm Beach County and in 2023 she was named as a Woman of the Year for her work for the Diversity and Inclusion Council in Lake Park.