Sundays in Suwanee with award-winning author Vanessa Riley

361 Main Street,Suwanee GA 30024

20 March, 2022

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Join GCPL and award-winning author Vanessa Riley as she discusses her historical novel, Island Queen. Island Queen is a remarkable, historical novel based on the incredible true-life story of Dorothy "Doll" Kirwan Thomas. Born into slavery she bought her freedom from her Irish planter father and built a legacy of wealth as a merchant, luxury hotel owner, and Dominica and Barbados sugar plantation owner. She rose to power against all odds, defying rigid eighteenth-century morality and the oppression of women as well as people of color. Island Queen has been selected to become a Netflix series with Bridgerton's director Julie Anne Robinson Riley is an award-winning author of historical fiction and historical romance showcasing the hidden histories of women of color. In addition to publishing more than 20 books, Riley holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering and a master’s in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University. She also earned a BS and MS in mechanical engineering from Penn State University. Books available for sale and signing. Free and open to all.