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The Friends of the Solana Beach Library and event partner Camino Books invite you to an author talk and book signing with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, the acclaimed co-authors of the bestselling novel The Personal Librarian. Their newest collaboration, A Pair of Aces, reimagines the downfall of infamous mobster Lucky Luciano through the eyes of two trailblazing female figures: Eunice Carter, the first Black female prosecutor of Manhattan, and Polly Adler, one of New York City's most notorious madams. Rich with courtroom drama and mob intrigue, A Pair of Aces is the Reese's Book Club pick for June 2026. 

Venue: Earl Warren Middle School Multipurpose Room, 155 Stevens St, Solana Beach (adjacent to the Solana Beach County Library) 

Admission: Free and open to the public 

Parking: Available at the Solana Beach Library lower lot and at Earl Warren Middle School Support your local bookstore and pre-purchase a signed copy through the Camino Books website. A limited number of copies will also be available for purchase at the event. 

Join us on Tuesday, July 21st at 6:00pm to hear Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray describe how these trailblazing female characters join forces in their latest novel.