About

In association with the Coventry Library, we couldn't be more excited to be hosting Meet the Author: Favel Parrett for the launch of her stunning new novel, One For Sorrow. Favel is the author of the Miles Franklin shortlisted Past the Shallows, as well as the critically acclaimed When the Night Comes, Stella shortlisted, There Was Still Love, and the children's novels Wandi and Kimmi. With her latest novel comes an unforgettable story of love and betrayal through the eyes of a child. Favel will be in conversation with Molly Murn at 7pm on Wednesday November 17 at the Coventry Library, 63 Mt Barker Road, Stirling. Don't miss what promises to be rich conversation about the power of storytelling, coming of age in war, and the creative life between two writers.

Poetic and brutally tender, One for Sorrow is a timely novel of family and love in a world deeply divided. Norway, 1939. When young Einar Halvorsen first meets his new teacher, he does not yet know that this man will introduce him to a profound love of words. He cannot guess how he will teach him that stories can open up your world and bring joy in the darkest of times. Or how the new teacher will change his family forever. As war comes to Einar's town, this man ignites a pride in Einar that the Nazis cannot steal. Seventy years on, he will also teach Einar that some sorrows are never left behind.

Favel Parrett is a writer whose career was launched with her critically acclaimed debut, Past The Shallows. It was sold internationally and was shortlisted in the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award and won the Dobbie Literary Award. Favel won the ABIA Newcomer of the Year Award in 2012. Her next novel, When The Night Comes, was also critically acclaimed and further consolidated Favel's reputation with booksellers and readers. There Was still Love was shortlisted for the Stella Prize and won Book of the Year at the 2020 Indie Book Awards. Wandi was her first novel for children and was published in October 2021. Kimmi was her second novel for children and was published in November 2023.

Tickets are $15 (+ booking fee & includes a glass of SC Pannell wine), or you can purchase a Ticket + Signed Book for $35 (+ booking fee & includes a glass of SC Pannell wine) (One For Sorrow is usually $35rrp on its own). If you choose the Ticket + Signed Book option, your book will be ready for collection on the night. Copies of One For Sorrow and Favel's other titles will also be available on the night.

We very much look forward to seeing you there

Date

Location

Coventry Library, Stirling
63 Mount Barker, Stirling South Australia 5152

Contact Event Organiser

08 8339 3931 or books@matildabookshop.com.au