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A Discussion with Robert Rotenberg

in partnership with Words Worth Books

2024-03-05 19:00:00 2024-03-05 20:00:00 America/New_York A Discussion with Robert Rotenberg Adults Eastside Branch - Program Room

Tuesday, March 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-05 19:00:00 2024-03-05 20:00:00 America/New_York A Discussion with Robert Rotenberg Adults Eastside Branch - Program Room

Eastside Branch

Program Room

Adults

Join us for an evening with Robert Rotenberg, fiction writer, criminal lawyer, television screenwriter and teacher, and author of serval bestselling novels, including Old City Hall, The Guilty Plea, Stray Bullets, Stranglehold, Heart of the City and Downfall as he discusses his newest novel What We Buried.

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Presented in partnership with Words Worth Books in celebration of 40 years.

About What We Buried:

Inspired by the true story of the Forty Martyrs in Gubbio, Italy, during World War II, What We Buried is an extraordinary crime novel about troubled legacies, revenge, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

A Toronto homicide detective is attacked at his doorstep when his investigation into possible links between the Nazi occupation of Italy and the murder of his brother decades later gets too close to the truth—in the new crime thriller from bestselling author Robert Rotenberg. Perfect for fans of Scott Turow and David Baldacci.

It’s been years since Daniel Kennicott’s brother, Michael, was shot and killed the night before he was about to depart for Gubbio, Italy. The case, never solved, has haunted Daniel ever since. Long suspecting the killing was tied to Michael’s planned trip but overwhelmed with grief, Daniel has put off going there—until now, the tenth anniversary of the murder.

As he’s about to leave, Daniel learns that his two mentors, detectives Ari Greene and Nora Bering, have been more involved in the investigation of Michael’s murder than he ever knew. And they’re concerned about Daniel’s safety. But why? Is Daniel risking his life—and those of others—by trying to uncover the truth?

When Daniel arrives in the bucolic Italian hill town, he learns the past has not been put to rest. Residents are still haunted by the brutal Nazi occupation, the brave acts of the local freedom fighters, and the swift savagery of German retribution.

And as Daniel delves into his family’s deadly connection to Gubbio, Ari Greene searches for a killer closer to home.

Programmer: Nancy

Robert Rotenberg

AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs, Writing and Authors |

TAGS: | Author Event |

Eastside Branch

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Located at the RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, the Eastside Branch boasts specialized creative spaces, quiet study areas, a nature education space and lots of natural light.

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Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Registration opens Wednesday, March 25 2026 at 7:00pm

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Wed, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
McCormick Branch
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Registration opens Thursday, April 2 2026 at 7:00pm

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
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This event is full

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Registration opens Thursday, April 2 2026 at 7:00pm

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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, April 2 2026 at 7:00pm

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McCormick Branch
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