Oheka Chronicles Author and Historian Frank Amoroso Culminates Winter Book Tour in Riverhead

Long Island – On a second Long Island book tour from January 8-11, 2015, Frank Amoroso, Esq., will introduce his new historical novel, Behind Every Great Fortune™, to more Nassau and Suffolk readers. Sure to appeal to history buffs, the book is the first in a trilogy called The Oheka Chronicles™. The local venues for the author talks include the Garden City, Riverhead and Smithtown Public Libraries as well as Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse, which is hosting a “Lunch & Learn” program by the Huntington Historical Society.

The plot of the book revolves around Oheka Castle and the life and times of Otto Kahn, the man responsible for building this Long Island treasure in the early twentieth century. Kahn was immortalized as the icon with the top hat, monocle and white mustache in the Monopoly® game. Presidents, monarchs and celebrities sought his counsel and attended lavish parties at his Gold Coast estate. In the masterpiece, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald probably based the character, Jay Gatsby, on the renowned Otto Kahn.

The Behind Every Great Fortune™ Book Tour kicks off Thursday, January 8, starting at noon with a “Lunch & Learn” program, one of a series of such programs offered by the Huntington Historical Society. In addition to learning about Otto Kahn and Oheka Castle from author and historian Frank Amoroso, participants will enjoy a three-course prix fixe lunch at Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse, 65 Wall Street, Huntington. The cost is $40 for society members and $45 for non-members. For reservations, call 631-427-7045, Ext. 404.

On Friday, January 9, starting at 2 PM, Frank Amoroso continues his book tour with an author talk at the Garden City Public Library, 60 Seventh Street, Garden City (516-742-8405). On the next day, Saturday, January 10, 2 PM, the author speaks at the Smithtown Library, One North Country Road (631-360-2480). The tour culminates on the East End of Long Island on Sunday, January 11, 2 PM, at the Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court Street (631-727-3228). For reservations, please call the individual library or visit that particular library’s website.

After Mr. Amoroso speaks and answers questions from the audience at each of these venues, the author will remain on hand to greet individuals and sign copies of his book, which will be available for purchase. To order a signed copy of Behind Every Great Fortune™ through the author’s website, visit www.behindeverygreatfortune.com.

For information about how to secure Mr. Amoroso as a speaker, contact Janice Jay Young at 631-284-3737 or jartandi@yahoo.com.