You are warmly invited to an exciting and exclusive event at historic home, Kuranda, for the launch of best-selling author, Mary-Anne O’Connor’s latest book of historical fiction which is set in Kuranda and the surrounding area in the period of ferment and change prior to World War I. 

Hear Mary-Anne speak about the writing process she follows in creating imagined stories in real-life settings. Experience a guided tour of the house and grounds together with a historical display of the era and of its clothes and costumes while also enjoying a delicious home-baked morning or afternoon tea. Wear your own fabulous hat to enter into the spirit of the passionate and colourful Merriweather girls and have the chance to win a prize presented by author Mary-Anne O’Connor. 

Buy your own copy of ‘Sisters of Freedom’ and have Mary-Anne sign it for you on the spot. This is a one-off opportunity for a very special experience with only 50 tickets available for each session, morning and afternoon. 

All proceeds go to the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter.

When? Saturday 1st May 2021

Session 1 9:45 for 10:00 a.m. start (12:00 p.m. finish)

Session 2 12:45 for 1:00 p.m. start (3:00 p.m. finish)

Where? Private residence ‘Kuranda’, 8 Rosemead Rd, Hornsby

What? Book launch.

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Tea party with home-baked treats.

Guided tour of house and garden.

Cavalcade of History and Fashion exhibition.

Book stall with gift item.

‘Meet the author’ book-signing.

How? Tickets must be purchased on-line. Due to COVID restrictions no entry is possible without pre-purchased ticket. Suitable for children 12 years and over.

Acknowledgements: we wish to thank all who are contributing to the day including the Rotary Club of Wahroonga, Cavalcade, Soroptimists International Hornsby, Barker College families, Knox Grammar students, Harper Collins Publishing, and generous friends and relatives of the Moffat family.