Meet an author: Natasha Lester

Discover the hidden histories of Chateau Marmont as bestselling author Natasha Lester discusses her new novel, 'The Chateau on Sunset'.

Join bestselling Australian author Natasha Lester for an evening of storytelling, history and Hollywood glamour.

In her latest novel, The Chateau on Sunset, Lester uncovers the extraordinary women whose lives intersected at the iconic Chateau Marmont, a hotel famed for secrets, scandal and star‑studded intrigue. Blending the beloved story of Jane Eyre with the rich and colourful history of the entertainment industry from the 1950s to the 1970s, The Chateau on Sunset follows the story of an orphan who grows up surrounded by the beautiful and the broken.

Natasha Lester is a New York Times bestselling Australian author of historical fiction. She has written ten books that have been translated into 21 languages and published all around the world. Lester writes novels that combine her passion for history, research, travel, fashion and the lives of extraordinary women who blazed a trail.

Whether you are a long‑time fan or discovering her work for the first time, this is a chance to hear from one of Australia’s most beloved novelists. Book your free tickets today.

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