Join us for a morning with Perth local and bestselling Australian author Jennie Jones.
Jennie writes contemporary, historical, rural and small town fiction.
Books about love, life and everything in between.
At this event - Jennie chats about her latest historical work of fiction The Girls from Fitzroy.
Melbourne, 1945. Born into a well-to-do family, Maggie Johnson wants freedom from her parents' strict conservative beliefs and their unbending desire for her to marry the right sort of man. Instead, Maggie longs to forge her own path in life. Lil Kelly, who lives in the slums, works tirelessly to care for her mother and sister. Lil looks for contentment wherever she can find it, not daring to dream of more.
When their paths cross during the exhilarating celebrations of Victory in the Pacific Day, they form a secret friendship. Determined to help lift Lil out of poverty, Maggie finds herself in need of her friend's help when her own carefully ordered world collapses.
As Maggie discovers the strength and vibrancy within the close-knit community of southern Fitzroy, Lil is inspired to take a chance and look beyond the only life she has ever known.
In a world where destiny is dictated by the street where you were born, can Maggie and Lil find the courage to pursue their dreams and follow their hearts?
An opportunity not to be missed, bookings are essential and spaces limited.
Date:Â Â Â Friday 20 September
Time:Â Â Â 10am - 11am
Where:Â Â Amherst Village Library BLUE ROOM
BOOK ONLINE HERE
Bookings are essential as spaces are strictly limited.
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- FREE
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