BATH — Nationally known Edgecomb author Lea Wait will be featured speaker at the annual meeting of Friends of the Patten Free Library on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.

Wait will talk about “Living and Writing in the (sometimes mysterious!) State of Maine.” The author’s latest book, “Shadows of a Down East Summer,” is the fifth in her Agatha-award finalist mystery series featuring antique print dealer Maggie Summer.

Wait also writes historical novels, set in 19th century Wiscasset, for ages 7 to 14. The books have been recommended by prestigious institutions such as the Bank Street College and Smithsonian Magazine, and have been named to Student Choice Award lists in 14 states, including Maine.

Wait grew up in New Jersey and Maine and has degrees from Chatham College in Pittsburgh and from New York University. She worked for AT&T while raising her four daughters, whom she adopted as a single parent. Now she writes full time and is married to artist Bob Thomas.

Friends of the Patten Free Library are volunteers from participating communities whose purpose is to promote the resources and services of the Library. As part of their annual meeting and other programs, the Friends often invite writers and others to speak on topics of local interest.

There will be a short business meeting preceding the author’s talk. There is no charge for attending, and readers of all ages are invited. Refreshments will be served.

For more information,call 443-5141.