Golden Hill: A Novel of Old New York by Frances Spufford
Winner of the Costa First Novel Award, the RSL Ondaatje Prize, and the Desmond Elliott Prize
The spectacular first novel from acclaimed nonfiction author Francis Spufford follows the adventures of a mysterious young man in mid-eighteenth century Manhattan, thirty years before the American Revolution.
“A fast-paced romp that keeps its eyes on the moral conundrums of America.” —The New Yorker
“Golden Hill is a remarkable achievement—remarkable, especially, in its intelligent re-creation of the early years of what was to become America’s greatest city.” –The Wall Street Journal
11:30 - 12:00 - Book Chatter
This is a brown-bag lunch event. Bring your own lunch or purchase lunch before you arrive from any downtown merchant.
This event is free and open to Friends members and the public. All are welcome.
