Author Marian Lindberg Discusses Scandal on Plum Island

17 Audrey Avenue,Oyster Bay NY 11771

06 March, 2022

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Scandal on Plum Island: A Commander Becomes the Accused is both a true account of a sensational case, involving Theodore Roosevelt... Sophia and Ben Koehler expected an adventure when they moved to remote Plum Island, but not the adventure they got. Ben took charge of 700 soldiers at Fort Terry, and his sister came along to help her unmarried brother with social duties. All seemed to be going well until a junior officer began portraying Ben as a “homosexualist,” a new worry of the federal government in 1913. Scandal on Plum Island: A Commander Becomes the Accused by Marian Lindberg is both a true account of a sensational case, involving Theodore Roosevelt, Susan B. Anthony and other notable figures, and an examination of gender politics that is highly relevant today. Nelson DeMille says, “Scandal on Plum Island is an intriguing and deeply-felt story, well told and well researched with a timely and timeless theme.” Marian began her career as a reporter for The Buffalo Courier-Express, covering the criminal justice system, local government, and environmental issues. Lawyers proved to be some of her most informed sources, leading Lindberg to become a lawyer herself. She went on to represent writers, reporters and other communicators and participate in high profile first amendment and civil rights cases. She serves on the steering committee of the Preserve Plum Island Coalition and will also discuss the efforts to preserve Plum Island and open it for public visitation.