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Suspense novelist Tess Gerritsen participates in the Weinstein JCC's annual book fair (Nov. 5 to 15), which marks four decades this year. (Courtesy Tess Gerritsen)
In suspense novelist Tess Gerritsen's most recent thriller, Playing with Fire, a violinist discovers a piece of sheet music that triggers violent reactions - and leads her into the story of its composer and World War II-era Italy.
"It takes its inspiration from history - and from the power of music to change lives," Gerritsen says.
She's participating in the Weinstein JCC's annual book fair (Nov. 5 to 15), which marks four decades this year. Her talk at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 10 is free. 285-6500 or weinsteinjcc.org.