# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Murder & Merlot
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Murder and Merlot is a true crime book club that meets the second Tuesday of every month at Mimi's Retreat. Join us from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for a glass and a discussion of classic and modern works of true crime. The books we read will be selected by members.

All attendees must be over 21 and have valid ID.

On May 12th, we'll discuss The Devil at His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein.

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A description of The Devil at His Elbow from Random House Publishing Group:

Alex Murdaugh was a benevolent dictator—the president of the South Carolina trial lawyers’ association, a political boss, a part-time prosecutor, and a partner in his family’s law firm. He was always ready with a favor, a drink, and an invitation to Moselle, his family’s 1,700-acre hunting estate. The Murdaugh name ignited respect—and fear—for a hundred miles.

When he murdered his wife, Maggie, and son Paul at Moselle on a dark summer night, the fragile façade of Alex’s world could no longer hold. His forefathers had covered up a midnight suicide at a remote railroad crossing, a bootlegging ring run from a courthouse, and the attempted murder of a pregnant lover. Alex, too, almost walked away from his unspeakable crimes with his reputation intact, but his downfall was secured by a twist of fate, some stray mistakes, and a fateful decision by an old friend who’d finally seen enough.

Why would a man who had everything K*ll his wife and grown son? To unwind the roots of Alex’s ruin, award-winning journalist Valerie Bauerlein reported not just from the courthouse every day but also along the backroads and through the tidal marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. When the jurors made their pilgrimage to the crime scene, trying to envision Maggie and Paul’s last moments, she walked right behind them, sensing the ghosts that haunt the Murdaughs’ now-shattered legacy.

Through masterful research and cinematic writing, The Devil at His Elbow is a transporting journey through Alex’s life, the night of the murders, and the investigation that culminated in a trial that held tens of millions spellbound. With her stunning insights and fearless instinct for the truth, Bauerlein uncovers layers of the Murdaugh murder case that have not been told.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auburn/murder-and-merlot/200029983442052
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auburn
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mimi's Retreat
- **lat**: 41.36570290261
- **long**: -85.055081885478
- **full address**: Mimi's Retreat, 125 E 9th St,Auburn,IN,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Murder & Merlot being held?
  - **A:** Murder & Merlot takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mimi's Retreat, 125 E 9th St,Auburn,IN,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Murder & Merlot?
  - **A:** Murder & Merlot is organized by Eckhart Public Library.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Eckhart Public Library's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Eckhart Public Library a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Eckhart Public Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Murder & Merlot is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auburn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Murder & Merlot sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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