Author Talk: In Conversation with Julie Bennett - 'The Lost Letters of Rose Carey'
Wed 28 Aug 2024 - Wed 28 Aug 2024
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
- Address
- Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Belmore Road, Randwick
Spend the evening with author Julie Bennett as she discusses her latest book, 'The Lost Letters of Rose Carey,' - a captivating tale of love, glamour and betrayal inspired by the life of 1920s Australian film icon Annette Kellerman.
- Booking URL
- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/947625371997
- More Information
- This is a free event, bookings are essential.
Books will be available for purchase. This event will start at 6.30pm, light catering will be provided for guests to enjoy from 6.00pm. Enquiries 9093 6400.
The discussion will be facilitated by Claudine Tinellis.
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.
About The Lost Letters of Rose Carey:
A stirring tale of mystery and romance, inspired by the life of 1920s Australian film icon and ‘million-dollar mermaid’ Annette Kellerman.
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?
Terms and conditions
- Covid-19 Safety Terms and Conditions apply. Follow this link to find out more. Please review them prior to attending this event as these may change with short notice.
- Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.
- If you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate.
- The ticket is not transferable.
- You do not need to be a Library member to attend this event, however library membership is free and you can join online.
- Please arrive from 6pm to enjoy some light catering and allow the event to run on time from 6.30pm.
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