Wonders & Wanders with Wilma
Social literary gathering exploring chapters 6-7 of Appalachian author Wilma Dykeman's acclaimed The French Broad in a cozy, historic Albemarle Inn; snacks and drinks provided, free and open to the public with no pressure to read.
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