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Ann Patchett presents "The Dutch House"

Join us for an incredible evening with "New York Times" bestselling author, Ann Patchett at the historic Kentucky Theatre!

At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves.

Set over the course of five decades, "The Dutch House" is a dark fairy tale about two smart people who cannot overcome their past. Despite every outward sign of success, siblings Danny and Maeve are only truly comfortable when they're together. Throughout their lives they return to the well-worn story of what they've lost with humor and rage. But when at last they're forced to confront the people who left them behind, the relationship between an indulged brother and his ever-protective sister is finally tested.

"The Dutch House" is the story of a paradise lost, a tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance, love and forgiveness, of how we want to see ourselves and of who we really are.

*Those who purchase or pre-order "The Dutch House" will receive the book and a ticket for the event at The Kentucky Theatre.

**Those who order and cannot attend the event may pick up their copy of "The Dutch House" at Joseph-Beth Booksellers starting at noon the day following the event. You can also call the bookstore at 859-273-2911 to arrange to have it shipped to you. Orders not picked up by 3 months after the event date will be forfeited.