Join Sally Hepworth and Kirsty Manning for high tea in the Whitsundays!
What: Big Book Club High Tea
When: 3:15pm-4:45pm Saturday 7 September
Where: My Rainbow Bakery, Shingley Beach
The Whitsundays Writers Festival is pleased to announce one of its marquee events for the 2024 Festival – the Big Book Club High Tea featuring acclaimed authors Sally Hepworth and Kirsty Manning.
Renowned for her New York Times bestselling novels, Sally Hepworth has captured the hearts of readers worldwide with her compelling storytelling. With nine novels under her belt and over a million books sold globally.
Kirsty Manning’s historical novels have garnered widespread acclaim, captivating audiences across continents. Kirsty’s works, published in multiple languages and adapted for various mediums, stand as testaments to her storytelling brilliance.
Festival President Karen Jacobsen expressed her excitement for the upcoming event, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Sally and Kirsty to our Festival’s Big Book Club High Tea. They are two talented authors, and their infectious camaraderie promises an afternoon filled with laughter and insight into their journey to literary success.”
For the event, Sally and Kirsty have selected the books they will discuss, sharing their inspiration, writing journey, and key themes explored in:
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. He said she jumped. He wouldn’t lie. Before the woman went over the cliff, Pippa and Gabe were happy. They have the kind of marriage that everyone envies.
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth. For as long as they can remember, Jessica, Norah and Alicia have been told how lucky they are, growing up in a seemingly idyllic foster home. But it’s not just secrets buried at Wild Meadows.
The Paris Mystery by Kirsty Manning. In a city that flouts all the rules, journalist Charlie James has come to 1938 Paris to break news and, even more importantly, to break with her past. But as Charlie is drawn in secrets start to unravel, including her own.
The Hidden Book by Kirsty Manning. Based on a true story of a WWII European heirloom that brought down war criminals and travelled through history only to be found in an Australian country shed in 2019.
Nestled along the picturesque shores of Shingley Beach, the Festival’s Big Book Club High Tea will be held 3:15pm-4:45pm Saturday 7 September at My Rainbow Bakery, where many local book clubs have met over the years.
My Rainbow Bakery’s High Tea features a mouth-watering selection of house-made savoury treats, scrumptious sweets and freshly baked scones served with English Breakfast Tea. Selected coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
“We’re looking forward to this fun-filled sparkling special event as part of this year’s Festival program. My Rainbow Bakery’s high tea is famous in the Whitsundays and we encourage all attendees to make an afternoon of it and dress in your high tea best!” said Karen.
Tickets now available and strictly limited. Group bookings welcome.