Jess, a Smithsonian scientist from Australia, and Theo, a Nigerian-American art historian, find themselves unexpectedly connected through their shared interest in the horse-one studying the stallion’s bones for clues to his power and endurance, the other uncovering the lost history of the unsung Black horsemen who were critical to his racing success. Her newest novel spans nearly 170 years of American history, stretching from antebellum Kentucky to Washington, DC. For tickets, please use the links above or call the City Opera House at 23.Ī discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, Pulitzer Prize-winner Geraldine Brooks braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history. at the City Opera House, where she will discuss her latest book, Horse. Please join us for An Evening with Geraldine Brooks, on Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m.
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