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Join us at Ryde Library for a captivating tale of love, glamour and betrayal inspired by the life of an Australian icon. Our very own Local Studies Librarian, Angela Phippen, will be chatting with Australian author Julie Bennett about her latest Australian historical fiction book, The Lost Letters of Rose Carey. The novel is based on the larger-than-life ‘million-dollar mermaid’ Annette Kellerman – an Australian professional swimmer, vaudeville star, film actress, writer and feminist, who was a star in the early 20th century.Attendees on the night have a chance to win a signed copy. There will be on onsite bookseller for purchase of the book and Julie will be available for signing and questions.
Please note: This event has a 6.00pm arrival time for a 6.15pm event start time.
In association with Simon and Schuster Australia.
About the book
BLUE MOUNTAINS, 2024: Working on a documentary at the historic Carrington Hotel, videographer Emma Quinn discovers a box of handwritten letters belonging to Rose Carey, water dancer and golden girl of the silent film era. Intrigued, Emma begins to read through them, slowly uncovering a deadly secret.
SYDNEY, 1923: Rose Carey has faced enough scandal to last a lifetime. After an accident and near-death experience, the threat of bankruptcy, and rumours of her romantic entanglements, Rose decides to take matters into her own hands and propose to her business manager, Walter. A respectable marriage will redeem her reputation and give her the good publicity she needs – problems solved. But she doesn’t account for the unexpected feelings brewing between her and Walter, or for the possibility that the accident wasn’t so accidental after all …
When she suffers another brush with death, Rose realises that someone close to her wants her out of the way. Who in her close-knit circle has the most to gain? Can she trust anyone, other than herself?
Discover more about The Lost Letters of Rose Carey here including the author letter that inspired the book, an extract and the book playlist.
About the Author
Julie Bennett fell in love with words at a very young age and soon after leaving school began a career in libraries. In her late twenties she decided to follow her dream to write for a living and, after graduating university, became a journalist. In 2004 she launched a public relations company, which she still manages today. Julie lives with her wonderful husband, Bruce and their gorgeous kelpie cross cattle dog, Riley, within walking distance of the Sydney Opera House where she performed as a child extra back in 1973, the year it opened. The Lost Letters of Rose Carey is Julie’s second novel. Her debut The Understudy was published by Simon & Schuster in 2022. lives in Brisbane.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Top Ryde Library, 1 Pope St, Ryde NSW 2112, Australia,Sydney, Australia
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