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“Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge” by Spencer Quinn

Spencer Quinn’s latest novel, “Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge,” is a whimsical work which touches on electronic larceny, parenting, ageism and the need for love. Mrs. Loretta Plansky is a 71-year-old widowed

Titcombs Bookshop welcomes author Spencer Quinn to talk about his new book, "Mrs. Planskys Revenge," on Thursday, August 17, at 6:30 PM at the bookshop. This event is free; registration

Mrs. Loretta Plansky, a recent widow in her 70s, is settling into retirement in Florida while dealing with her 98-year-old father and fielding requests for money from her beloved children and grandchildren. One night, Mrs. Plansky is startled awake by a phone call from a voice claiming to be her grandson, Will, who desperately needs $10,000 to get out of a jam. By morning, she has lost everything. Law enforcement announces that her life savings have vanished, and it’s hopeless to find the scam...

Spencer Quinn is the pen name for Peter Abrahams, the Edgar-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Chet and Bernie mystery series, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie series for middle-grade readers. He lives on Cape Cod with his wife, Diana, and dog, Pearl.

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