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Stellar Reads Book Discussion

A Far Better Thing by H.G. Parry

2026-07-08 19:00:00 2026-07-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago Stellar Reads Book Discussion We’ll discuss A Far Better Thing by H.G. Parry. Books are available at the Adult and Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion. Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)

Wednesday, July 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-08 19:00:00 2026-07-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago Stellar Reads Book Discussion We’ll discuss A Far Better Thing by H.G. Parry. Books are available at the Adult and Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion. Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)

Downers Grove Public Library

Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)

We’ll discuss A Far Better Thing by H.G. Parry. Books are available at the Adult and Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion.

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell meets 'A Tale of Two Cities' in H. G. Parry's 'A Far Better Thing', a heart-rending fantasy of faery revenge set during the French Revolution. The faeries stole Sydney Carton as a child, and made him a mortal servant of the Faery Realm. Now, he has a rare opportunity for revenge against the fae and Charles Darnay, the changeling left in his stead. It will take magic and cunning--cold iron and Realm silver--to hide his intentions from humans and fae and bring his plans to fruition. Shuttling between London and Paris during the Reign of Terror, generations of violence-begetting-violence lead him to a heartbreaking choice in the shadow of the guillotine.

Contact the Adult & Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org with questions.

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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Registration Required | In-Person Program | Book Discussions |

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