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Florence Wetzel
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Florence Wetzel

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Literature & Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers, Biographies & Memoirs

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Florence Wetzel was born 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. Her latest book, Aspasia: A Novel of Suspense and Secrets, was published in July 2025. Her book Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss, was published in July 2024. Her novels include the thriller The Woman Who Went Overboard, the Swedish mystery The Grand Man, and Dashiki: A Cozy Mystery. She has also authored a horror short story collection, a book of poems and memoirs, and co-authored jazz clarinetist Perry Robinson's autobiography. ...more

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“Remember, George, this is no time to go wobbly.”
― Florence Wetzel, Aspasia: A Novel of Suspense and Secrets
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“That's only in books. We're not in am Agatha Christie mystery, this is real life.”
― Florence Wetzel, Dashiki: A Cozy Mystery
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“Is there anything you don't use olive oil for?' Dimitris smiled. 'Katerina, this is Crete. We solve all out problems with olive oil.”
― Florence Wetzel, Aspasia: A Novel of Suspense and Secrets
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message 6: by Bobbi
Oct 01, 2012 10:26AM

Bobbi D Hi Florence. Thanks for friending me. I too just love the Nordic books.


message 5: by Quentin
Jun 21, 2012 06:28AM

Quentin Hi Florence, thanks for the add. I can see you like Nordic stuff.


message 4: by Lidush
Apr 12, 2012 12:59PM

Lidush Hi Florence! Thanks for friending :)


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Mar 17, 2012 07:31AM

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message 2: by Fatimah
Feb 24, 2012 08:56PM

Fatimah hey Florence! thanx for the add :)


message 1: by VampireNovelFan
Feb 20, 2012 02:31PM

VampireNovelFan Thanks for the friendvite, Florence! If you ever need a Paranormal/Urban Fantasy fix then I recommend you check out my blog! I've started doing giveaways for great series to my followers:

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Happy reading!


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