Waterford author Robert W. Spencer plans to read from and discuss his latest book, “Francena Hallett’s Heart: A Novel of Romances and Revenge,” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St.

Participants can ask questions and share opinions of the book.

Set in Southern Maine in the first decade of the twentieth century, this book tells of dressmaker Francena Hallett. She proves her love by becoming the caregiver to a best friend after she suffers a damaging miscarriage. Francena sacrifices her search for love, happiness, and professional success, according to a news release from Alana DePerte, cataloging librarian and reference services.

This third volume of the Lizzie Millett Series concludes a tumultuous and vengeful relationship between imprisoned murderer Aphia Stevens, Lizzie Millett, and her family.

Spencer draws inspiration for his writing from the beauty and history of the Oxford Hills. He has written three historical fiction novels and a series of non-fiction articles for local groups. As a retired landscape architect, he draws upon his appreciation for both the natural and developed world to provide vivid views of the environment.

Spencer enjoys gardening, serving as a trustee of the Waterford Library, and heading a community effort to make a commemorative walking trail along Waterford’s City Brook.

To learn more about Spencer and his work, visit robertwbooks.blog or email robertwbooks@gmail.com.

For more information on this program, call 743-5309, ext. 1, stop by the information desk, or email norcat@norwaymemoriallibrary.org.

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