Author talk: Rachel Sweasey
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Friendship, the Titanic and a close-knit seaside community – what’s not to love about novelist Rachel Sweasey’s latest historical fiction book? Spend a fun Saturday morning being introduced to Rachel’s books, research and writing.
Free event. Bookings required.
About the book:
"The Lifeboat Girls" is the brand-new, emotional, heartfelt historical read from the author of The Last Boat Home.
Can their friendship help them weather the storm?
Young Julia Fowler’s life revolves around Poole Harbour and its lifeboat – her older brother Wilbur is a volunteer crew member, and every blast of the mortar fills her with fear for his safety.
When news of the Titanic disaster reaches the town, the close-knit seafaring community is rocked to its core. One of their own has been lost, and grief hangs over the harbour. But Julia and her friends – Kathy, Flora, and Betsy – are also discovering new opportunities for themselves, stepping up in a world that is slowly beginning to open doors to women.
Yet change is never easy. Opposition rises at home and in the community, and tensions grow as the country edges closer to war. Julia dreams of a better childhood for her younger siblings, even as the world around her becomes increasingly uncertain.
As the girls navigate heartbreak, responsibility, and the stirrings of romance, they must rely on their friendship to guide them through darkening times. Will it be enough to see them safely into the future?
About the author:
Rachel grew up in Dorset, in the ancient harbour town of Poole where she learnt to write. She draws inspiration from her weekends sailing with family in Poole Harbour or paddling on the shores of Brownsea Island in the shadow of the sixteenth century castle. Rachel now lives in Australia and has settled in Brisbane where she has raised her family. She studied Literature and worked in publishing before finally taking her own writing seriously enough to share it with others.
Free event. Bookings required.
About the book:
"The Lifeboat Girls" is the brand-new, emotional, heartfelt historical read from the author of The Last Boat Home.
Can their friendship help them weather the storm?
Young Julia Fowler’s life revolves around Poole Harbour and its lifeboat – her older brother Wilbur is a volunteer crew member, and every blast of the mortar fills her with fear for his safety.
When news of the Titanic disaster reaches the town, the close-knit seafaring community is rocked to its core. One of their own has been lost, and grief hangs over the harbour. But Julia and her friends – Kathy, Flora, and Betsy – are also discovering new opportunities for themselves, stepping up in a world that is slowly beginning to open doors to women.
Yet change is never easy. Opposition rises at home and in the community, and tensions grow as the country edges closer to war. Julia dreams of a better childhood for her younger siblings, even as the world around her becomes increasingly uncertain.
As the girls navigate heartbreak, responsibility, and the stirrings of romance, they must rely on their friendship to guide them through darkening times. Will it be enough to see them safely into the future?
About the author:
Rachel grew up in Dorset, in the ancient harbour town of Poole where she learnt to write. She draws inspiration from her weekends sailing with family in Poole Harbour or paddling on the shores of Brownsea Island in the shadow of the sixteenth century castle. Rachel now lives in Australia and has settled in Brisbane where she has raised her family. She studied Literature and worked in publishing before finally taking her own writing seriously enough to share it with others.
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Where is it happening?
Cleveland Library, Cnr Bloomfield and Middle Streets,Cleveland,QLD,Australia
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