How Yorkville Inspired a Mystery Novel

Join author Dianne Scott as she vividly describes the scenes in her mystery LOST AND FOUND, set in 1960s Yorkville. Discover Yorkville’s past, from its indigenous roots to its bricks and beer industries and evolution into a counterculture mecca. See the streets and music clubs where fictional officer Christine Lane goes undercover to navigate a world of gangs, bikers, and drug dealers.

In this presentation, Dianne Scott will share how how this eclectic neighbourhood inspired her writing, from characters to plot choices and themes. Even though Yorkville has changed, there remains traces of a time when young people gathered to listen to music, smoke drugs and debate politics. Dianne’s presentation will connect the fictional world of LOST AND FOUND with the real-life history of Yorkville.

The author will sell and sign copies of her three-book mystery series, Final Look, Missing and Lost and Found, after 7:30 p.m.

Drop in. No registration.

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible, and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email [email protected].