Unlocking the puzzle will set Bess on a course back through the pair's extraordinary romance, which swept the illusionist and his bride from the beaches of Coney Island, to the palaces of Budapest, to the back lots of Hollywood.
When a widowed Bess begins seeing this code in seemingly impossible places, it becomes clear that Harry has an urgent message to convey. Before escape artist Harry Houdini died, he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife Bess from beyond the grave using a coded message known only to the two of them. This event is presented by the Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties." A captivating debut novel, meticulously researched and beautifully imagined, about the passionate marriage of Harry and Bess Houdini-a love story that defied death itself. Unlocking the puzzle will set Bess on a course back through the pair’s extraordinary interfaith romance, which swept the illusionist and his bride from the beaches of Coney Island to the palaces of Budapest to the back lots of Hollywood. When his widow begins seeing the code in seemingly impossible places, it becomes clear that Harry has an urgent message to convey.
Before escape artist Harry Houdini died, he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife, Bess, from beyond the grave, using a coded message known only to the two of them. Houdini, is a thrilling tale that goes to the heart of one of history’s greatest love stories, asking what drives people to believe in something bigger than themselves.
Spend an evening with Victoria Kelly as she discusses and signs first novel – Mrs. Houdini is a pure delight from the first page to the last.” – The Washington Post
“Learning that Kelly is a poet will come as no surprise as readers get swept up in her gorgeous word choices and lyrical prose… Without a single misstep, Mrs. “Kelly’s mesmerizing re-imagining shines a light on the kind of love that burns strong even after death.” People Pick: Best New Books Tickets for this event are no longer available for purchase online, but you can still purchase at the door.
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