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14624 Solomons Island Road SouthIn conjunction with Calvert County Public Library, our book club - Literary Bites - is now in session! Calling all book lovers and foodies! In this unique event, we’ll take you on a flavorful journey through the pages of some of your favorite literary works. Inspired by iconic books and their food-filled stories.
Whether you're passionate about literature, love to cook, or just enjoy a good story paired with great food, Literary Bites offers a delicious way to experience the best of both worlds.
Join us for an evening of food, fiction, and fun as we bring beloved books to the table—one bite at a time! This month we will discuss Memory of Lavender and Sage" by Aimee Runyan. For those of you who can't join us in person, there are five virtual tickets available by using this link.
About the Book
Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his wife, Detective Inspector Gemma James, have been invited for a relaxing weekend in the Cotswolds, one of Britain’s most enchanting regions, famous for its rolling hills, golden cottages, and picturesque villages.
Duncan, Gemma, and their children are guests at Beck House, the family estate of Melody Talbot, Gemma’s detective sergeant. The Talbot family is wealthy, prominent, and powerful—Melody’s father is the publisher of one of London’s largest and most influential newspapers. The centerpiece of this glorious fall getaway is a posh charity harvest luncheon catered by up-and-coming chef Viv Holland. After fifteen years in London’s cut-throat food scene, Viv has returned to the Gloucestershire valleys of her childhood and quickly made a name for herself with her innovative meals based on traditional cuisine but using fresh local ingredients. Attended by the local well-to-do as well as national press food bloggers and restaurant critics, the event could make Viv a star.
But a tragic car accident and a series of mysterious deaths rock the estate and pull Duncan and Gemma into the investigation. It soon becomes clear that the killer has a connection with Viv’s pub—or, perhaps, with Beck House itself.
Does the truth lie in the past? Or is it closer to home, tied up in the tangled relationships and bitter resentments between the staff at Beck House and Viv’s new pub? Or is it more personal, entwined with secrets hidden by Viv and those closest to her?
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Join our roundtable discussion for this month's book, share your thoughts in a mindful manner, and contribute to the conversation.
All students will receive 10% off any scheduled public class(es) purchased that evening.
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM