Mary Cummings is a journalist, historian and author of three previous books. She is a graduate of Smith College and holds a master's degree from Stony Brook University. She was born and raised in Southampton, NY, and after living in various US locations and abroad, she returned with her husband to the Hamptons, where they raised their two sons. She currently lives in Southampton where she manages the Research Center at the Southampton History Museum.
To learn more about Mary and her book go to: http://savingsincity.com/