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Join Bright & Early Books for a very special literary lunch with internationally bestselling author Natasha Lester, celebrating the release of her latest novel, The Chateau on Sunset.
Held in the elegant surrounds of Hervé’s, this intimate afternoon brings together literature, conversation and French dining in a relaxed, stylish setting.
Inspired by Jane Eyre and set amid the glamour and secrecy of Hollywood’s iconic Chateau Marmont, The Chateau on Sunset is a richly evocative novel about what unfolds behind a dazzling façade. When orphaned teenager Aria Jones is sent to live with her reclusive starlet aunt inside the hotel, she becomes a quiet witness to the private dramas of fame and ambition playing out around her. Surrounded by the beautiful and the broken, Aria uncovers secrets that shape her life and relationships, discovering unexpected connection along the way. Blending Old Hollywood allure with an exploration of love, loss and independence, the novel invites conversation long after the final page.
Natasha Lester is the author of critically and internationally bestselling novels including The Paris Secret, The Mademoiselle Alliance, The Riviera House and The Three Lives of Alex St Pierre. Her books are published worldwide and celebrated for their richly researched settings, emotional depth and unforgettable female characters. A passionate collector of vintage fashion and an avid researcher of women’s history, Natasha brings warmth, curiosity and generosity to both her writing and her conversations with readers.
Event details
Date: Thursday 30 April 2026
Time: 11:30am arrival for a 12:00pm seated lunch, concluding by 3:00pm
Your ticket includes
- A copy of The Chateau on Sunset
- A pre-lunch livener — a classic mint julep inspired by the book, or champagne on arrival
- A three-course shared French menu, thoughtfully paired with wines
- An in-conversation Q&A with Natasha Lester
- Book signing following the discussion
Ticket price: $195 per person
Whether you’re a long-time reader of Natasha’s novels or discovering her work for the first time, this promises to be a memorable literary lunch.
Location
Hervé’s Restaurant & Bar
Level 1, Craft’d Grounds, 31 Collingwood Street, Albion QLD 4010
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