An Evening with Tania Blanchard

Wingecarribee Libraries are thrilled to host author Tania Blanchard to discuss her latest novel “The Paris Prize”!

From bestselling author Tania Blanchard comes a compellingly realised story of an indomitable woman, the passionate Australian grazier and visionary woolgrower Maddy Rainforth, whose life, in spite of the unforgiving country, the demands of war and an industry dominated by men, is driven by her determination to produce the finest Merino wool – a journey that takes her from the shearing sheds of the Great Dividing Range to the Scottish Highlands and, ultimately, the glittering world of Parisian haute couture.

Where: Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
When: 6:00PM-7:00PM
Cost: $5 – includes a glass of non-alcoholic bubbly on arrival
Copies of “The Paris Prize” will be available at the event from The Bookshop Bowral.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

In the rugged heart of sheep country, a woman can dream ... From the shearing sheds of the Great Dividing Range to the highlands of Scotland, Maddy Rainforth is on a mission to make the finest Merino wool and turn dust into Dior.

Australian grazier Maddy Rainforth breathes one dream: producing the finest Merino wool the world has ever seen.

But farming in Australia is punishing – Maddy must battle and adapt to devastating drought, bushfires, dust storms and the attitudes of a growing industry ruled by the old ways. Fortunes can be made and lost all on the turn of a season, and Maddy gambles everything she holds dear in pursuit of her greatest passion.

Out of the ashes of the catastrophic years of World War Two, haute couture rises in popularity and European ateliers search the world over for quality fleece and fabric. Soon the prestigious Paris Wool Prize comes knocking, asking for more than Maddy can give. Can she compete on the global stage when the odds are stacked against her?

For fans of The Dressmaker, The Paris Seamstress and the The Woolgrowers Companion, this is a sweeping story of love, legacy and obsession from one of Australia's best-loved authors.

ABOUT TANIA BLANCHARD

Tania writes historical fiction inspired by the true stories and the rich cultural heritage of her family's history. Her acclaimed stories of love, loss and hope and the challenges facing women in defining moments in modern history span pivotal moments in time during great social and political upheaval, and are beloved by readers everywhere. Her books The Girl from Munich, Suitcase of Dreams, Letters from Berlin, Daughter of Calabria, A Woman of Courage and An Undeniable Voice are all bestsellers. She lives in Sydney with her husband and three children.

Please note: Tickets are non-refundable.

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