Susan Vreeland discusses Clara and Mr. Tiffany

EVENT:  Susan Vreeland, The New York Times Bestselling author of Girl In Hyacinth Blue returns with a new novel: Clara and Mr. Tiffany.  It's 1893, and at the Chicago World's Fair, Louis Comfort Tiffany makes his debut with a luminous exhibition of innovative stained-glass windows that he hopes will earn him a place on the international artistic stage.  But behind the scenes in his New York studio is the freethinking Clara Driscoll, head of his women's division, who conceives of and designs nearly all of the iconic leaded-glass lamps for which Tiffany will long be remembered.  Never publicly acknowledged, Clara struggles with her desire for artistic recognition and the seemingly insurmountable challenges that she faces as a professional woman.  She also yearns for love and companionship, and is devoted in different ways to five men, including Tiffany, who enforces a strict policy: He does not employ married women.  Ultimately, Clara must decide what makes her happiest--the professional world of her hands or the personal world of her heart.  Join us for an amazing look into the life of one of America's most iconic designers.

AUTHOR:  Susan Vreeland is the author of the Bestselling novels Girl in Hyacinth Blue, The Passion of Artemisia and Luncheon of the Boating Party.  She lives in San Diego.

DATE & TIME:  Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 7:00 PM

LOCATION:  The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Atkins Auditorium, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.

PARKING:  Garage Parking is $5.00.  On-street parking is complimentary. 

ADMISSION PACKAGE:  $15.00 plus Sales Tax includes One Author Autographed Softcover copy of Clara and Mr. Tiffany, one Stamped Admission Ticket, and one Guest Ticket (if needed).  If you'd like to pick-up your Order at the door of this Event, choose In-Store Pick-Up as your shipping option and add in the Notes field that you'd like At-Event Pick-Up.  Your Order will be held under your name at Will Call.  The cut-off time for online ordering is 2:00 PM on the day of the Author Event.

EVENT FORMAT:  Susan Vreeland will discuss her new Book accompanied by a Multimedia Presentation, and answer audience questions.  A Booksigning follows the discussion.  A Stamped Admission Ticket is required for the Booksigning.

DISCLAIMER:  All Author Event sales are final and non-refundable.  Kansas Sales Tax is charged on all Orders, regardless of destination.  Unless otherwise indicated, Authors will only sign Books purchased from Rainy Day Books accompanied by a Stamped Admission Ticket.  Additional signed copies are available for purchase at our Author Event.