Historical fiction author Rose Melikan will be visiting the Baldwin Public Library on Tuesday, Sept 14. at 7 p.m. An upcoming novelist sure to appeal to fans of mystery and romance, she will be speaking about her Mary Finch series of books and signing copies.  Set in late 18th Century Britain, the series of three books follows young heroine Mary Finch through mystery, spying, political intrigue and romance.  The series include The  Blackstone Key, The Counterfeit Guest and her latest title, The Mistaken Wife.

“Sensible, intelligent, and forthright, Mary is a delightful new heroine to enjoy as Ms. Melikan begins her Mary Finch trilogy. Based on historical fact, THE BLACKSTONE KEY is a page-turning, excitement-filled mystery with a myriad of interesting characters and a gothic backdrop. Don’t miss this excellent mystery.” review from Romance Reviews Today about The Blackstone Key

“The drama and suspense are terrific and the mystery that’s woven through it all is irresistible. Mary Finch is one of those characters that you wish you could know in real life, she is a wonderfully kind hearted person, but has the heart of a lion and longs for adventure in her life.” –Exclusively Books

“Rose Melikan tells her story from a patently omniscient point of view, jumping from one character’s head to another within the same scene. I’ve read few authors who can do this well, but in this case, the story itself is suspenseful and entertaining enough that the technique became less of a distraction and more of a gripping narrative of espionage, loyalty and danger.” –reviewingtheevidence.com

“Melikan always steeps her excellent mystery stories in authentic period detail and fascinating facts, evoking time and place with precision and panache.  With a rich cast of characters and an all-action plot, The Mistaken Wife proves to be a happy marriage of romance and adventure.” –Lancashire Evening Post

Rose Melikan was born in Detroit and earned degrees in English, History and Law from the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago before completing her Ph.D at Cambridge, England.  She has been a Fellow of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge since 1993.  While also an author of academic works, the Mary Finch books are her first novels.  This event is free and open to the public.  Book Beat is a co-sponsor of the event and will be providing books for sale at the event.