Tea Party with Emily Franklin Celebrating of Love & Other Monsters
From the bestselling author of The Lioness of Boston comes a story of love, lust, art, & betrayal. Love & Other Monsters is historical fiction based on the life of Claire Clairmont, Mary Shelley’s forgotten stepsister, who forever changed the course of literature. But then—unlike her stepsister Mary Shelley—she was forgotten, until now. This is the origin story of Frankenstein that hasn’t been told.
Hear Best Selling Author, Emily Franklin, discuss the literary and lustful gathering of writers whose relationships and rivalries helped inspire the iconic novel. She'll explain how she wove this transfixing historical tale of rich, complex characters—each with their own insecurities, quirks, and brilliance—and the inspirations behind the wisdom about womanhood and art that shapes Claire’s journey.
And what better way to celebrate this Hamnet–meets–Pride & Prejudice tale than with a Regency style high tea?
TICKET OPTIONS
Choose from either our Tea Party Table for Two or General Admission ticketing options at Eventbrite checkout:
Each Tea Party Table for Two ticket covers you and a friend! At each table, one pot of tea will be served alongside a small plate of scones and desserts, with your choice of Earl Grey or Herbal. Cream and sugar will be provided. Both Tea Party Table guests will receive their own copy of the book!
General Admission tickets include your very own copy of Love & Other Monsters . Tea and treats are not included, but they are available for purchase at the George Howell Coffee & Wine Bar. Arrive early to grab pastries, tea, coffee, or maybe something a bit more boozy like sparkling wine to join in the tea party fun!
For every copy of Love & Other Monsters purchased, you’ll receive a ticket for a chance to win a swag bag from the Author!
Please note: since this is our inaugural Tea Party, we’re still working out the details of the experience. For this first event, we won’t be able to offer substitutions for food or tea, and unfortunately we’re unable to accommodate allergies at this time. We appreciate your understanding and support as we test and refine the program!
EVENT DETAILS
3:30 PM • Doors Open
Check in at the front door and grab your copy of Love & Other Monsters ! Lovestruck staff will direct you to either your pre-reserved tea party table (Tea + Treats tickets) or general admission seating. Pop over to George Howell Coffee & Wine Bar while you wait for the conversation to begin!
If you have reserved a tea party table, we will serve your tea and treats between 3:30 PM and 3:45 PM in order to have everything served before the author begins.
4:00 PM • Tea, Treats & Conversation Begins
Pinkies up! The tea party will kick off while Emily shares her inspiration behind the story and reads select passages. Please remain in your seat throughout the author conversation.
4:30 PM • Q&A Session
Your chance to ask the author anything!
4:55 PM • Giveaway Ticket Pulled
A giveaway ticket is pulled for a chance to win a swag bag from the author!
5:00 PM • Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations
Meet Emily, get your book signed, and snap a photo.
5:30 PM • Browse the book store
While our team clears away the tea party portion of the evening, you’re welcome to shop the store or keep the fun flowing at the George Howell Coffee & Wine Bar!
Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the Eventbrite waitlist by selecting “Reserve a spot” followed by “Join Waitlist”. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer it to the next person.
ACCESSIBILITY
Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp.
Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at [email protected]. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.
We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Emily Franklin is the bestselling author of twenty-five books including The Lioness of Boston, based on the life of trailblazer Isabella Stewart Gardner, now in its eleventh printing and recently featured as a clue on Jeopardy! Her fiction, poetry, essays, and photos have been published in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Kenyon Review, Guernica, and The Journal of the American Medical Association, among many other places, as well as featured and read aloud on National Public Radio, longlisted for the London Sunday Times Short Story Award and named notable by the Association of Jewish Libraries. She lives outside of Boston with her spouse and four children.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3539745-0
