A Salon Dinner at Turtle Dove Farm with author Beatriz Williams

You're Invited: An Intimate Salon Dinner at Turtle Dove Farm Celebrating Beatriz Williams’ New Novel, Under the Stars

Join us for a special evening at Turtle Dove Farm as we step into the world of Beatriz Williams’ captivating new novel, Under the Stars.

The night begins with signature cocktails and small bites as Middleburg Books owner Mary Beth Morell sits down with Beatriz for a lively conversation about the inspiration behind the novel and her acclaimed literary journey.

Guests will then enjoy a locally sourced, three-course dinner crafted by beloved chef Ryan Ross, inspired by the coastal charm and atmosphere of the story. Each course will be paired with expertly selected wines. Throughout the meal, Turtle Dove owner Kristin Meek will offer thoughtful conversation prompts to spark meaningful dialogue - among guests, and with our author.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Beatriz Williams for the first time, we invite you to enjoy an evening of delicious food, rich conversation, and literary connection.

Each ticket includes a copy of Under the Stars, but here’s a glimpse of what awaits inside the pages:

In this dual-timeline novel, chef Audrey Benton returns to Winthrop Island with her estranged mother, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she unearths a web of long-buried family secrets. Meanwhile, in 1846, Providence Dare fights to survive a catastrophic shipwreck. When a hidden collection of artwork is discovered, it weaves together the fates of these two women across centuries.