Witchflower Days: Hostages, Fantasy, and Blood 'n Thunder

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Thursday, December 2, 2004

Hostages, Fantasy, and Blood 'n Thunder

It's the birthday of novelist Ann Patchett, born in Los Angeles (1963). She's best known for her novel Bel Canto (2001), about a hostage crisis in which terrorists take control over an extravagant party, and hold the guests hostage for over four months. Over time, some hostages and terrorists become... Sign in to see full entry.

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