Hellenic Writers' Group of Washington DC was delighted to have Karen Batshaw return to our group and talk about her new historical novel
Light and Shadows
Anthropologist and social worker Karen Batshaw presents her new book of historical fiction Light and Shadows which takes place in Greece during the 20th century. Her discussion includes researching the 1922 burning of Smyrna and the Bulgarian Occupation of Greece during World War II, and the unique challenges she experienced in creating her characters.
Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019
4pm
Hellenic Center
6506 Bells Mill Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
Karen Batshaw speaking about the burning of Smyrna September 1922 |
Well researched presentation on Smyrna and Bulgaria
Booksigning of Light and Shadows by the author