Kirsty Manning joins Whitsundays Writers Festival’s Big Book Club High Tea

Monday 25 March 2024

The Whitsundays Writers Festival is excited to announce that bestselling author Kirsty Manning will be joining Sally Hepworth at the Festival’s Big Book Club High Tea event.

Kirsty is the bestselling author of The Paris Mystery, The French Gift, The Lost Jewels and The Jade Lily.

Her 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.

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.

For the Big Book Club event, Sally and Kirsty will select some of their books to discuss and attendees will know well in advance of the event. Additionally, attendees will enjoy My Rainbow Bakery’s famous high tea.

Festival President Karen Jacobsen expressed her excitement for the upcoming event, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Kirsty to our Festival’s Big Book Club High Tea. Kirsty and Sally Hepworth are two talented authors, and their infectious camaraderie promises an afternoon filled with laughter and insight into their journey to literary success.”

Kirsty join authors Shankari Chandran, Garry Disher, Sally Hepworth, Christos Tsiolkas, Anne Buist, Graeme Simsion, Karina Kilmore, Melissa Ashley, and Jack Roney in this year’s program.

Places for the Big Book Club High Tea will be strictly limited. Details about the Festival’s tickets and how to purchase will be released in April.