1:30 p.m., King Library
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
Set in the vibrant world of the Belle Époque, this novel follows Gabriële Buffet, a brilliant young musician whose life transforms after marrying artist Francis Picabia and beginning a passionate, unconventional relationship with Marcel Duchamp. As their intertwined lives unfold across Europe and New York, the trio helps reshape modern art, challenging both creative boundaries and traditional ideas of love against the backdrop of a rapidly changing 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.