In her work, she enjoys creating strange scenarios and exploring big romantic tropes. Moderator Lucy Keating is the author of three young adult novels: Dreamology, Literally, and Ride With Me. She also co-writes the Choose Your Own Misery dark comedy series with Mike MacDonald. She is the author of the young adult novel #famous. Jilly Gagnon’s humor writing, personal essays, and op-eds have appeared in Newsweek, Elle, Vanity Fair, Boston magazine, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, The Toast, and The Hairpin, among others. Told over a nail-biting forty-eight hours and interspersed with in-game clues, set pieces, and character histories from the flapper-filled mystery nested inside a modern one, All Dressed Up is a loving tribute to classic whodunits and a riveting exploration of the secrets we keep.
Everyone assumes she flaked out on the job, but when snooping for clues as “Debbie,” Becca finds evidence that the young woman may not have left of her own free will. Then, the morning after they arrive, the actress playing Ida’s maid fails to reappear for her role. Playing the role of Miss Debbie Taunte, an ingenue with a dark past, Becca dives into the world of pun-heavy clues, hammy acting, and secret passages, hoping to take her mind off her marital troubles. She decides to get into the spirit and enjoy their stay.īefore long, the game is afoot: Famed speakeasy songstress Ida Crooner is found “murdered,” and it’s up to the guests to sniff out the culprit. Still, the drinks are strong, and the weekend has an elaborate 1920s murder mystery theme. But Becca is smarting from her husband Blake’s betrayal and knows that the trip is just an expensive apology attempt. The weekend getaway at a gorgeous hotel should have been perfect. Can't make it to the event? Preorder the book on the registration page to have it signed, and choose to have it held or shipped from the store!Īll Dressed Up “Jilly Gagnon’s well-crafted maze of clues and shifting realities is the perfect read for fans of Lucy Foley.”-Wendy Walker, bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten
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In person at Brookline Booksmith! Celebrate the release of All Dressed Up with author Jilly Gagnon, in conversation with Lucy Keating.
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