January 6 (2009)-Mystery Writer Jean Gillespie

Jan 6—The Road to St. Cecilia’s by Jean Gillespie

Raised by a single mother in upstate New York, Susan Foster is both stunned and outraged when she accidentally discovers a French birth certificate bearing the same birth date as her own. But it is the discovery of a second one that sends Susan on a search for a sister she never knew existed. From New York to France to rural West Virginia, Susan is relentless in her quest to uncover the web of secrecy her mother has spun to conceal their true identity. Revelations of sacrilege, murder and mental illness do nothing to deter Susan from uncovering the secrets of her mother’s life and her own birth. Susan’s own sanity is kept intact by the loyalty of her best friend and the love of Georges, a young French architect. Susan’s road to St. Cecelia’s Academy is guaranteed to hold your attention from beginning to end.

JIM O'BRIEN: PITTSBURGH PROUD

Veteran Pittsburgh sportswriter and author Jim O’Brien returns to talk about his new book, Pittsburgh Proud, featuring sections on Sidney Crosby, Troy Polamalu, and Myron Cope among others. Jim will be sharing stories about numerous Pittsburgh sports figures and some about Ohio Valley athletes as well. A book signing will follow, and Jim has promised to personalize all requests.