Author Night at Hubbell Library: Christi Keating Sumich
Author Christi Keating Sumich discusses The Swamp Ghost, the first installment of the Old New Orleans Bookshop Mysteries. Attendees hear the story of amateur sleuth Mary Catherine Whitney as she investigates the eerie legend of a swamp Fifolet rumored to guard pirate Jean Lafitte's treasure.
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 Official site
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6:30pm - 7:30pm.
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- The event takes place in the library's Programming Space.
- This presentation is geared toward an adult audience.
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What is the book The Swamp Ghost about?
Set in 1830s New Orleans along the New Basin Canal, the mystery follows amateur sleuth Mary Catherine Whitney investigating the suspicious death of a canal worker who encountered a glowing blue orb guarding Jean Lafitte's legendary treasure.
Who is sponsoring the event?
The author night is sponsored by the Friends of Hubbell Library.
What age group is this event designed for?
The library lists this program specifically for adults.
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