Event Information

Date: Aug 13, 2026

Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Phone: 360-642-3908

Address: Ilwaco Timberland Library
158 1st Ave. N. Ilwaco, WA 98624

Price: Free

More Information:
You’re invited to join author Sue DeMarinis as she discusses her book, “The Station Master’s Wife” at your Ilwaco Timberland Library this Thursday, August 13th from 5 – 6pm. “The Station Master’s Wife” is a historical fiction novel set from the 1860s through the 1920s as the Transcontinental Railroad brought scandals with it as it moved West. Set in both the San Francisco Bay area and the Oregon Coast, the book follows Alice, a daughter of a prominent pioneer family, as she goes through changes and events never expected, and meets a variety of unsavory characters who come through on the rails. Her novel weaves true stories and railroad characters together to bring the reader inside history. It is a story of how perseverance, resourcefulness, and love can overcome betrayal and upheaval in an era when women didn’t have many choices. Sue investigated this period of the 19th century by delving into old newspapers, vintage photos, documents, and digital encyclopedia references. Her talk includes historic photos of actual pioneers and places. We hope you can join us!