The Power of Character in Historical Fiction
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Sunday, November 17
Leamos Tent
In this engaging panel, Myriam J.A. Chancy and Cristina Henriquez explore the significance of character in historical fiction through their latest works. Chancy’s Village Weavers follows childhood friends Gertie and Sisi, whose lives are intertwined by class and secrets in 1940s Port-au-Prince. As they navigate love and loss over decades, their bond challenges inherited cycles of mistrust. Henriquez’s The Great Divide highlights the unsung heroes of the Panama Canal’s construction, focusing on a local fisherman, a stowaway from Barbados, and a dedicated scientist. Join these authors as they discuss how their characters illuminate the human experience within rich historical contexts.
- Books: Village Weavers, The Great Divide
- Book Type: Fiction
- Authors: Myriam J. A. Chancy, Cristina Henríquez
- Moderator: Liliana Valenzuela
- Book Signing: 3:00 PM at Main Signing Tent