Curious about Curling?

Monday, October 7th • 5 pm

Maine author David Florig will discuss his new novel, The Shattered Curling Stone.

The Shattered Curling Stone is a work of historical fiction, centered around young Ailsa Maclaren,

who takes up curling at a time when women were neither encouraged, nor often permitted, to play the game.

Set in late-1800s Scotland, it tells Ailsa’s story as she journeys from novice, to the Scottish

Women’s Championship, and the World Championship. The Shattered Curling Stone is

teeped in the history of women’s curling, both real and fictional. Along the way, Ailsa meets

the very handsome and charming Lucas Plotcok, and therein lies the tale . . .

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the 500-year-old Scottish sport of curling,

or are simply a fan of historical fiction and Scotland, you won’t want to miss this event. You will learn about the

very special kind of ice used for curling, and will get to see and feel the curling stone made from

60-million-year-old Scottish granite, as well as a curling broom and shoes.

There will be readings from both the award-winning The Stones of Ailsa Craig and

The Shattered Curling Stone, Q&A, and book signings.

All ages are welcome.

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