Author Talk with Julie Bennett

Julie Bennett discusses her book 'The Lost Letters of Rose Carey', inspired by the life of 1920s Australian film icon, Annette Kellerman.

Tickets cost $5 per person. Bookings are essential. 

'The Lost Letters of Rose Carey' is a stirring tale of mystery and romance, inspired by the life of 1920s Australian film icon and 'million-dollar mermaid' Annette Kellerman.

Blue Mountains, 2024: Working on a documentary at the historic Carrington Hotel, videographer Emma Quinn discovers a box of handwritten letters belonging to Rose Carey, water dancer and golden girl of the silent film era. Intrigued, Emma begins to read through them, slowly uncovering a deadly secret.

Sydney, 1923: Rose Carey has faced enough scandal to last a lifetime. After an accident and near-death experience, the threat of bankruptcy, and rumours of her romantic entanglements, Rose decides to take matters into her own hands and propose to her business manager, Walter. A respectable marriage will redeem her reputation and give her the good publicity she needs – problems solved.

When she suffers another brush with death, Rose realises that someone close to her wants her out of the way. Who in her close-knit circle has the most to gain? Can she trust anyone, other than herself?

Copies of Julie’s book will be available for sale on the night. Light refreshments will be provided.