Claudia Riess, author of a new suspense novel set in the art world, “Stolen Light,” will kick off a Long 
Island book tour at the Westhampton Free Library on Sunday, November 8, 1 to 3 p.m. The author talk and book signing is part of the “Brunch and Learn” series of programs sponsored by the library, which is located at 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach.
The story of “Stolen Light” begins with the killing of a sugar plantation owner in Cuba during the revolution. Now, more than 50 years later, a young art-magazine writer and a more seasoned art historian team up for an academic endeavor. They wind up delving into the murder of the surviving daughter who had sought their under-the-radar help in recovering her father’s stolen artworks. The investigation takes them to London and Florence, where the mystery and their passion for each other unfold.
After Ms. Riess speaks, she will greet individuals and sign copies of “Stolen Light,” which will be available for purchase. To register, visit westhamptonlibrary.net or call (631) 288-3335.
