Leigh Ebberwein, an award-winning Savannah-based author of “The Saints of Savannah” series of novels, is holding a book signing at Barnes & Noble on Saturday, July 22, at 1 p.m. for "The Castle on Wassaw Sound," the third installment of the series.

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have an opportunity to purchase copies of the book and have them signed by the author. Barnes & Noble is located in the Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn Ext. 72, Savannah, Ga.

 “I love Savannah. Its quirkiness and uniqueness always lend a story to be told. I am blessed to be able to write about fictional characters living in our fair city, and share my stories with a large, welcoming audience,” Ebberwein said. "I can't wait for the opportunity to meet more people in that audience. Savannah's people are a constant inspiration."

"The Castle on Wassaw Sound" is the third novel in the "Saints of Savannah" series, which follows the lives of a group of friends in Savannah, Ga. In this installment, the friends must come together to solve a mystery involving a centuries-old castle on Wassaw Sound. Stephanie, the heroine, was thrilled to return to her hometown of Savannah and reunite with her tribe of girlfriends from high school. However, opportunities for contemporary architects in a city known for its historic houses were scarce. When offered a job for a "new" renovation, she couldn't believe her good fortune. If only she had known it was a 250-year-old castle that came with an irritating, kilt-wearing project manager. 

An alumna of St. Vincent's Academy, Leigh weaves Catholic motifs and her personal experiences growing up in Savannah into her novels, which delve into the bond between friends and family. Leigh, her husband, and their seven children live in Savannah, where she is inspired by her family, her strong faith, the tight-knit community's rich history, and the breathtaking views of natural beauty that surround the city. Her lovable characters have already found an enthusiastic fan base among Savannah’s fiction lovers.

"The Castle on Wassaw Sound" takes readers on a whirlwind journey from the charming coastal city in the American South, to the Spanish moss-draped landscape of its nearby barrier islands, to the misty highlands of Scotland. Along the way, mystery and intrigue grip the reader as the book provides an endless supply of surprise and delight.

The book signing will take place at Barnes & Noble Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn Ext. 72, Savannah, Ga., on Saturday, July 22, at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing.