Arts & Entertainment

Cape Cod: A History Revealed

The event will feature acclaimed authors William Martin and Casey Sherman discussing their national bestsellers Cape Cod and The Finest Hours: The True Story Behind the US Coast Guard’s Most Daring Rescue. Tickets are $ 25 and are now available by phone (508) 539-5326 or email gphillips@wdc-capecod.com

Wiliam Martin's Cape Cod is a grand historical saga set on one the most legendary stretches of land in America. It tells the tale of the lost log of the Mayflower and sweeps from the Vikings to the Pilgrims to the present. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of its publication. It has never been out of print and has grown across the decades into a beloved New England classic.

Casey Sherman’s The Finest Hours chronicles the thrilling rescue of 70 sailors trapped in one of the deadliest storms in Cape Cod history. The Finest Hours was a finalist for Massachusetts Book of the Year honors in 2010.  The Finest Hours is currently in development as a major motion picture by Walt Disney Studios.  

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The event will be moderated by Matt Pitta, host of Cape Cod This Morning on WXTK Radio. 

Come see why William Martin and Casey Sherman are both considered among the greatest storytellers in America today. Cocktails will be served at the event and copies of the authors’ books will be available for purchase by of Osterville.

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