Author Talk: Madeleine Cleary - Rosebud Library

Author Talk: Madeleine Cleary - Rosebud Library

Overview

Join Madeleine Cleary as she shares the fascinating story behind her historical fiction novel, The Butterfly Women. Suitable for adults.

Inspired by the discovery that her female ancestors lived and worked in brothels in colonial Melbourne, The Butterfly Women brings to life the vibrant and gritty world of the red light district ‘Little Lon’ and the women who shaped it. In this engaging talk, Madeleine will explore the journey from uncovering her family’s hidden past to crafting a compelling narrative, her writing process, and the road to publication.

Don’t miss this chance to hear about the real women behind the story, the challenges and triumphs of writing historical fiction, and the inspiration that led to a book shortlisted for Dymocks Book of the Year and longlisted for the Indie Book Awards.

Free, bookings essential.

Tickets - Tickets are required for everyone attending this event.

Branch Information - If you require further information regarding this event or require assistance booking your tickets, please phone Mornington Peninsula Shire Library on (03) 5950 1230.

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Further Information -

  • If you need to cancel your booking, please log into your Eventbrite account, or contact your library branch. We have limited spaces available at some of our events. If you are no longer able to attend an event you have booked a ticket for, please let us know so that others don’t miss out.
  • Our Library will notify registered attendees via email of any changes made to this event via email.

Join Madeleine Cleary as she shares the fascinating story behind her historical fiction novel, The Butterfly Women. Suitable for adults.

Inspired by the discovery that her female ancestors lived and worked in brothels in colonial Melbourne, The Butterfly Women brings to life the vibrant and gritty world of the red light district ‘Little Lon’ and the women who shaped it. In this engaging talk, Madeleine will explore the journey from uncovering her family’s hidden past to crafting a compelling narrative, her writing process, and the road to publication.

Don’t miss this chance to hear about the real women behind the story, the challenges and triumphs of writing historical fiction, and the inspiration that led to a book shortlisted for Dymocks Book of the Year and longlisted for the Indie Book Awards.

Free, bookings essential.

Tickets - Tickets are required for everyone attending this event.

Branch Information - If you require further information regarding this event or require assistance booking your tickets, please phone Mornington Peninsula Shire Library on (03) 5950 1230.

__________________________________________

Further Information -

  • If you need to cancel your booking, please log into your Eventbrite account, or contact your library branch. We have limited spaces available at some of our events. If you are no longer able to attend an event you have booked a ticket for, please let us know so that others don’t miss out.
  • Our Library will notify registered attendees via email of any changes made to this event via email.

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • In-person

Location

Mornington Peninsula Libraries- Rosebud Library

McDowell Street

Rosebud, VIC 3939

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