Dickens Coming to Dover!

Two new novels for 2009 relate the tale of how Charles Dickens might have been inspired to write his last book, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Of course, those authors might not have had the opportunity you will have this October - to ask the man himself!

Enjoy an evening of Victorian entertainment as the rock star of his time, Charles Dickens, pays a visit to Dover.  Mr. Dickens will give a reading from some of his most popular titles and take your questions! Following the recital, enjoy a reception of Victorian desserts (gingerbread with lemon curd anyone?) and refreshments along with agreeable conversation.  

No, we are not holding a séance!  Delmarva Discussions is simply recreating those heady days when Mr. Dickens came to America and jammed up the streets by visiting prisons, hospitals for the insane, reform schools, and schools for blind and deaf children along with factories, industrial mills and even a Shaker village in New York, and a prairie in Illinois.  Everyone wanted to see Mr. Dickens and Dickens wanted to make sure all had a chance, no matter their station or circumstances in life.  Seeing and hearing Mr. Dickens in person was the highlight of the era.  Your chance is now!

Noted Dickens impersonator Herbert “Joe” Plummer will be portraying the great writer at the Schwartz Center Ballroom in Dover, Delaware on October 15, 2009 at 7pm.  Classic Cakes II will be providing authentic Victorian fare for the gathering, based on recipes provided by Delmarva Discussions, and Atlantic Bookstore has provided appropriate titles for purchase and “autograph”. 

Order your tickets now as admission is by pre-purchase only and reservations are limited!  You must act before October 8, 2009 to be included in this once in a lifetime event!  Tickets are $25 and include the Dickens reading and question/answer period, dessert reception, and an unforgettable evening of unusual entertainment!  Tickets can be purchased here!