Join us for an evening with author
Jessica Spotswood to discuss her new book,
The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls
in conversation with Katherine Locke
to be held at Solid State Books on H St. NE
Tickets with, AND without a book are available here!
In this gothic historical tale full of mystery and romance, two girls must uncover the secrets of their haunted home before it's too late.
THE HARROW HOME FOR WAYWARD GIRLS has housed hundreds of young women hidden away for the duration of their pregnancies. Their homesick cries provided a haunting score to Grace Harrow's childhood.
Now, in the summer of 1947, the Home has been sold to a wealthy hotelier and Grace expects his daughters will be spoiled brats. Eldest daughter Rose—unaware of Mr. Harrow's abusive tendencies—is jealous of Grace's easy confidence. Yet grudgingly, Grace and Rose become co-conspirators, and soon, friends. Fortunately so, because not all of the wayward girls made it out. One is still lingering, living in the shadows, and she's looking for vengeance.
To uncover the secrets buried in the Harrow Home, Grace and Rose will need to learn to trust one another. Because Grace's father will go to great lengths to keep things buried. And when they're unearthed, it could ruin both their families.
Rich in atmosphere, searingly suspenseful, and populated by exceptionally well-rendered characters, Jessica Spotswood's new YA novel is perfect for fans of Dana Schwartz, Libba Bray, and Andrew Joseph White.
Jessica Spotswood is the internationally-bestselling author of Great or Nothing and YA fantasy trilogy The Cahill Witch Chronicles. She is the editor of the feminist anthologies A Tyranny of Petticoats and The Radical Element, and co-editor of Toil & Trouble. Jess’s books have been included on the ALA’s Rainbow and Rise lists and chosen as Junior Library Guild selections. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband, mystery author Stephen Spotswood, and she works at the DC Public Library.
Katherine Locke is the award-winning author of books for all ages, including This Rebel Heart, The Girl with the Red Balloon, and What Are Your Words? A Book About Pronouns to name a few, as well as being the co-editor and contributor to critically-acclaimed anthologies such as This is Our Rainbow and Athlete is Agender. Their words have also appeared in The Hechinger Report, HuffPo, and TIME Magazine. They can be found online at KatherineLockeBooks.com and on Instagram and Threads @bibliogato