Bay Area Readings for a new book, The Doctor and the Diva

A Novel
by Adrienne McDonnell
It is 1903. Dr. Ravell is a young, Harvard-educated obstetrician whose reputation for helping couples conceive has made him a rising star. He is flattered when a family of illustrious Boston physicians turns to him to treat one of their own members — a lovely opera singer named Erika von Kessler who has struggled for years to become pregnant. As his attraction to her increases, and his treatments prove ineffectual, the pressure on the young doctor mounts.
By the time she meets Ravell, Erika has lost all hope of becoming a mother. Her extraordinary voice is gathering acclaim, and she is determined to move to Italy to launch her career in earnest. But becoming Dr. Ravell’s patient will change Erika’s life in ways she never could have imagined, and she has no idea of the lengths to which her husband will go to keep her by his side.

Thursday, July 29
MRS. DALLOWAY’S
2904 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
Talk/Q&A/Signing
7:30 pm

Friday, July 30
BOOK PASSAGE
51 Tamal Vista Blvd
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Panel / Q&A / Signing
Noon
Ticketed event, contact the store for more details
**This is a joint event with Robin Oliveira, MY NAME IS MARY SUTTER

Monday, August 2
KEPLER’S
1010 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Talk/Q&A/Signing
7:30 pm

Tuesday, August 3
M IS FOR MYSTERY
86 E 3rd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Talk/Q&A/Signing
7:00 pm

Friday, August 6
BOOKS INC. IN THE MARINA
2251 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Talk/Q&A/Signing
7:30 pm