Dinner with a Vampire Book Signing

BOOK SIGNING EVENT FOR AUTHORS VICTORIA LEE AND LAWRENCE HAMILTON PUGH ON MARCH 20

The Garden District Book Shop is thrilled to share that co-authors Victoria Lee and Lawrence Hamilton Pugh will be popping up at the shop on March 20 to celebrate their new book Dinner with a Vampire: A Taste of Immortality.

The event will begin at 5:00 PM when Lee and Pugh will discuss the book followed by an audience Q&A. Afterwards, they will be available to personalize copies of their book. The event is free and open to the public but interested parties are encouraged to RSVP and reserve their book in advance on Eventbrite.

ABOUT THE BOOK

In DINNER WITH A VAMPIRE: A Taste of Immortality, Juliette Prejean's secure and loving family life is intimately connected with the rhythms of the Gulf of Mexico's churning waters. Raised by her grandparents, Juliette relies on their support and protection from life's uncertainties.

However, Juliette's secure existence is shattered when she experiences a life-changing loss. Forced to confront a new, uncertain future, Juliette embarks on a culinary journey that leads her to the bustling streets of Paris and the revered halls of the city's finest cooking school.

It is within this enchanting setting that Juliette encounters Laurent, a man shrouded in mystery. As Juliette's culinary skills flourish, so does her involvement with Laurent, drawing her into an affair filled with desire and, ultimately, peril.

Dinner with a Vampire: A Taste for Immortality weaves a spellbinding tale of romance, seamlessly blending the rich culinary traditions of Paris with the flavors of Deep South Louisiana. With elements of suspense, mystery, and dark passion, the novel explores the depths of love, loss, and the secrets that bind us.

Promising a narrative journey where culinary artistry intertwines with passion, this novel navigates the delicate line between love and danger, where every twist and turn is as sharp as a knife's edge.

This is 2 books in 1. Includes an appendix of French recipes with wine pairings. Follow along with the book courses (chapters) as you cook with these great recipes. Makes a great dinner party idea!

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VL ESSENTIALS is a unique lifestyle curating company. 

Victoria Lee, born in NYC grew up in New Orleans, graduating from The American College of Switzerland with studies in architecture, art history, fashion, and interior design. Victoria’s passion for food, design, and hospitality is reflected in the curation of VL ESSENTIALS.   

Lawrence Hamilton Pugh was born and raised in Lafourche Parish, deep in South Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a double English/History major.  He also studied Law at LSU Law School and the Université Grenoble in Grenoble, France.  Lawrence has significant expertise in antiques, fine art, and classic automobiles.

As a team, they have collaborated in real estate investments ranging from commercial to residential.

Their mission is to inspire people to live a more fulfilling life by creating essential beautiful, functional, and timeless surroundings.

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The Garden District Book Shop

The Garden District Book Shop (GDBS) is one of the most prominent independent bookstores in the Gulf South, having played a supporting role in the literary careers of authors from Anne Rice to James Lee Burke under founder Britton Trice. Current owners, Barkley Rafferty and Carroll Gelderman are dedicated to ensuring that GDBS will be enjoyed by locals and visitors for years to come and have hosted authors such as Walter Isaacson, Laura Dern & Diane Ladd, the Bush twins, Steve Gleason, and Octavia Spencer since they purchased the shop in 2021. They also own the bookshop's neighboring restaurant, The Chicory House, and opened a full cocktail bar within the bookshop in the summer of 2024. For more information on GDBS, please visit us at www.gardendistrictbookshop.com. Connect and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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