1:30 p.m., King Library
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
Join us for a discussion of Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Woman by Stefan Zweig, a striking novella about one woman’s search for purpose after a sudden loss. In a single unforgettable day, Mrs. C is pulled into the world of a troubled stranger and discovers how quickly emotion can reshape a life. Zweig’s classic story offers a powerful look at passion, loneliness, and the choices that stay with us.
Facilitator: Alexander Ives
Biography: Alexander C. Ives is a consultant and multigenerational Palm Beacher who previously led the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach as its President. He served as a member of the Town of Palm Beach’s Architectural Review Commission from 2011-2022 and has served on its Landmarks Preservation Commission since 2023. He has also worked as journalist and occasionally writes columns for The Palm Beach Daily News. He is in the process of setting up an independent publishing house for neglected or out-of-print books.