# Event Details - **Event Name**: Jessica Spotswood - The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: In this gothic historical tale full of mystery and romance, two girls must uncover the secrets of their haunted home before it's too late.About this EventHelp us welcome author Jessica Spotswood! She will be discussing her new book, The Harrow Home for Wayward GirlsJessica will be joined in conversation by Katherine LockeTo be held at Solid State Books on H St. NEIn this gothic historical tale full of mystery and romance, two girls must uncover the secrets of their haunted home before it's too late.THE HARROW HOME FOR WAYWARD GIRLS has housed hundreds of young women hidden away for the duration of their pregnancies. Their homesick cries provided a haunting score to Grace Harrow's childhood.Now, in the summer of 1947, the Home has been sold to a wealthy hotelier and Grace expects his daughters will be spoiled brats. Eldest daughter Rose—unaware of Mr. Harrow's abusive tendencies—is jealous of Grace's easy confidence. Yet grudgingly, Grace and Rose become co-conspirators, and soon, friends. Fortunately so, because not all of the wayward girls made it out. One is still lingering, living in the shadows, and she's looking for vengeance.To uncover the secrets buried in the Harrow Home, Grace and Rose will need to learn to trust one another. Because Grace's father will go to great lengths to keep things buried. And when they're unearthed, it could ruin both their families.Rich in atmosphere, searingly suspenseful, and populated by exceptionally well-rendered characters, Jessica Spotswood's new YA novel is perfect for fans of Dana Schwartz, Libba Bray, and Andrew Joseph White. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0c219e10-9e2e-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w480-h740-dcf87868-gmir.jpg Jessica Spotswood is the internationally-bestselling author of Great or Nothing and YA fantasy trilogy The Cahill Witch Chronicles. She is the editor of the feminist anthologies A Tyranny of Petticoats and The Radical Element, and co-editor of Toil & Trouble. Jess’s books have been included on the ALA’s Rainbow and Rise lists and chosen as Junior Library Guild selections. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband, mystery author Stephen Spotswood, and she works at the DC Public Library. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0c2f80c0-9e2e-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w493-h740-dcb88878-gmir.jpg Katherine Locke is the award-winning author of books for all ages, including This Rebel Heart, The Girl with the Red Balloon, and What Are Your Words? A Book About Pronouns to name a few, as well as being the co-editor and contributor to critically-acclaimed anthologies such as This is Our Rainbow and Athlete is Agender. Their words have also appeared in The Hechinger Report, HuffPo, and TIME Magazine. They can be found online at KatherineLockeBooks.com and on Instagram and Threads @bibliogato https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0c3f5f40-9e2e-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w860-h740-dce8d8d8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/jessica-spotswood-the-harrow-home-for-wayward-girls/100001992591449665 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Solid State Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 27.76, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Solid State Books - **lat**: 38.9005105 - **long**: -76.9975298 - **full address**: Solid State Books, 600F H Street Northeast, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Jessica Spotswood - The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0578ff3877848e089265f6f089b4bcdff4428f696b4e12331ceebb7b4463903a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1d2f5c-gmir.jpg?v=1782628260 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Jessica Spotswood - The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls being held? - **A:** Jessica Spotswood - The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Solid State Books, 600F H Street Northeast, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Jessica Spotswood - The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls? - **A:** Jessica Spotswood - The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls is organized by Solid State Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Jessica Spotswood - The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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