Author Talk: Tess Woods
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Join us at Newcastle City Library for the highly anticipated new novel by the best-selling author of The Venice Hotel. Tess Woods has followed up with an illuminating and compelling story set in Egypt.The Cairo Bridal Shop, draws us to the iconic Albi Bridal Boutique, nestled at the bustling foot of the pyramids. Three sisters – Sarah, Aya and Lola are about to break the shackles of tradition to fight for their futures. Inspired by the stories of the ancient pharaoh queens before them, the Albi sisters must harness their inner strength to survive – for in Egypt, history runs deep but blood runs deeper.
Fellow author and podcaster Lisa Ireland will be joining Tess for this special in-conversation event, as they discuss her childhood in Egypt and her family’s migration to Australia. This is a wonderful chance to delve into the personal stories behind the novel, the themes of family and displacement, and the real world histories that shaped the book.
MacLean’s Booksellers will be selling copies of The Cairo Bridal Shop following the event and Tess will be available for signing.
Cost: Free
Bookings essential
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Author Bio:
Tess Woods is an award-winning Australian Top 10 bestselling author of contemporary fiction. Her novel The Venice Hotel was an instant Australian Top 10 best seller and was shortlisted for the ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year. She lives in Western Australia with her husband and two children.
Date
Thursday 24 September 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Newcastle City Library
15 Laman Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
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Author Talk: Tess Woods
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