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The Hobart Book Shop 22 Salamanca Square Hobart TasmaniaJoin Sue-Ellen Paulsen, Principal Cello, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Annette Young for a fun filled, musical launch of A Distant Prospect, the heart-wrenching tale of a string quartet in 1928 Sydney, told by its Irish cellist.
What better way to spend a late Summer evening than a stroll in Hobart’s historic Salamanca precinct!
Details: facebook.com/events/274371082665698
Hobart Launch Tue 12 Feb 5:30pm for 6
Readings Hawthorn, 701 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn Vic 3122.Jonathon Welch AM, of Choir of Hard Knocks fame, presents Annette Young’s heartwarming 1920s tale of an Irish immigrant girl overcoming tragedy and illness through uplifting music and the friendship of a string quartet, and the kindnesses of adults scarred by the Great War.
So come along to this free event, and bring a friend, for a lively and memorable start to your Valentine’s Day evening!
Details: facebook.com/events/560993640582506/
Melbourne Launch Thu 14 Feb 6pm
Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSWAcacia Quartet is pleased to support the Sydney launch by Irish educator and author Eamonn Keane of Annette Young’s stunning first novel, A Distant Prospect!
The very entertaining Eamonn Keane will explore the deeper themes contained in this heartwarming story of Lucy, an Irish girl in 1928 Sydney, who finds new hope playing cello in a string quartet after tragedy and illness. He will also have you rolling with laughter.
This will be an outstanding event you will long remember, with live music by Haydn and Borodin from the Quartet, and insights into the music and writing process from Annette! Put it in your calendar today and tell your friends.
FREE ADMISSION. Please RSVP: gleebooks – 9660 2333 or email: events@gleebooks.com.au
Details: facebook.com/events/470278543034904/
Sydney Launch Sun 24 Feb 3:30pm for 4