About this Event
Presented by The Turning Page Bookshop and Blue Mountains Library, Springwood
Join us in conversation with Kyra Geddes as she discusses her latest novel, The Story Thief.
Based around the famous Henry Lawson story, The Drover's Wife, this novel melds fact and fiction into a stirring family saga set against shifting landscapes and pivotal moments in Australian history.
Lillian was born in 1892, the same year Lawson wrote 'The Drover's Wife' and cemented his place in Australia's literary canon. When Lillian reads the short story as a teenager, she is convinced that it is based upon her own family and becomes determined to prove it. But as the years pass, the truth becomes more problematic, and Lillian must decide what is more important: holding onto the past or embracing the future.
Her family's story made Henry Lawson famous. But was it his story to tell?
The Story Thief is about mothers and daughters, love, loss and the power of words. Ultimately it is about how each of us must find our own way to live.
What reviewers have said:-
'A richly textured and immersive novel filled with defining moments, minute detail and compelling insights into the meaning of loss, love and family.' Nicole Alexander
'Vividly drawn - a delightful book.' Wendy Sharpe, multi-award winning Australian artist
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Springwood Library, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood, Australia
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