Friends of the Pine Island Library author luncheon to feature Macomber
The Friends of the Pine Island Library will be hosting an author luncheon at the Elks Lodge Wednesday, Feb. 22, at noon. Join multi-award winning author and storyteller extraordinaire, Robert N. Macomber, as he tells the true story of “The Patriot and the Widow.” This is a fascinating, non-fiction tale of a young mixed-marriage couple who became pro-Union refugees on Southwest Florida’s Useppa Island during the American Civil War. It’s a story of love, war, the bitter-sweet Christmas of 1863, and a woman’s incredible resiliency against daunting odds, with a poignant legacy which has lasted until this very day.
Macomber is a multi-award winning author, internationally acclaimed lecturer, former Department of Defense consultant, adventurous expedition leader, an accomplished seaman, and a reviewer for the New York Journal of Books. He was named “2020 Florida Writer of the Year” by the FL Writers Association. His reputation for historical detail, engaging plots, distinctive characters, helpful maps, extensive bibliographies and educational endnotes creates eager readers and listeners alike.
He is best known for his “Honor Series,” the popular maritime thrillers which describe the life and career of his protagonist, a U.S. naval officer, Peter Wake, from the American Civil War in Florida, beyond the Spanish-American War in 1898, and well into the 1900s.
When not traveling for research treks, lecture tours or book signings, Macomber enjoys cooking exotic cuisines inspired by his novels and sailing quietly among remote islands. You can also learn more at https://www.RobertMacomber.com
Sponsored by Friends of the Pine Island Library, this event begins with a box lunch catered by Little Lilly’s Deli and preregistration through EventBrite is required. The luncheon is $15. Lunch will be ready by noon.
Guests who wish to attend only the program option of this event will be charged $6; free to Friends members. Please register by Feb. 17 on EventBrite.
The Friends of the Pine Island Library is an independent, non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing support for the services and resources of the library.
The Elks Lodge is located at 5630 Pine Island Road, N.W., Bokeelia. Please call or text 239-454-9196 if you have questions.