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Join us Sat 31st October 3pm at Goldberg’s to discuss 'Hungerstone' by Kat Dunn. Hungerstone is a thrillingly seductive sapphic romance for fans of S.T. Gibson’s A Dowry of Blood and Emilia Hart’s Weyward.For what do you hunger, Lenore?
Lenore is the wife of steel magnate Henry, but ten years into their marriage, the relationship has soured and no child has arrived to fill the distance growing between them. Henry’s ambitions take them out of London and to the imposing Nethershaw manor in the countryside, where Henry aims to host a hunt with society’s finest. Lenore keeps a terrible secret from the last time her husband hunted, and though they never speak of it, it haunts their marriage to this day.
The preparations for the event take a turn when a carriage accident near their remote home brings the mysterious Carmilla into Lenore’s life. Carmilla who is weak and pale during the day but vibrant at night; Carmilla who stirs up a hunger deep within Lenore. Soon girls from local villages begin to fall sick before being consumed by a bloody hunger.
Torn between regaining her husband’s affection and Carmilla’s ever-growing presence, Lenore begins to unravel her past and in doing so, uncovers a darkness in her household that will place her at terrible risk . . .
Set against the violent wilderness of the moors and the uncontrolled appetite of the industrial revolution, Hungerstone is a compulsive feminist reworking of Carmilla, the book that inspired Dracula: a captivating story of appetite and desire.
Content warnings
Brief mention and description of miscarriage and themes of infertility, sexual content, discussions of addiction and drug use, violence, infidelity, and marital abuse.
Graphic depictions of gore, blood, and injury
At the meet up we will have a mix of sharing our thoughts on the book, sharing what other books we may be enjoying and recommend, as well as general chat and planning next month’s book. Please bring along your book suggestions and, if you can, check if it’s available at local public libraries beforehand.
If you can’t attend but have a good recommendation feel free to post it in the event
This is a safe, inclusive space where everyone is welcome and embraced. We ask that you are open to hearing views different to yours and mindful of the impact your words may have if discussing sensitive topics that the book brings up.
PS You can definitely still attend the meet up if you haven’t read or finished the book; we're a social group, however, be prepared for spoilers. Also there is no pressure to purchase any food or drink. If you do please bring cash as they don't split the bill or you can transfer via PayID.
You'll find us under the umbrella out the back in courtyard and a book will be on the table
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Event venue
Goldbergs Coffee House, 137 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia, Newcastle
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