Author event: Sarah Thornton at Devonport Library

From the bestselling author of Lapse and White Throat comes Unwoven, a powerful historical novel inspired by the true story of Thomas Burbury, whose arrest following a violent 1831 uprising in Coventry sparked a dramatic fight for justice.

An ancestor of Sir Stanley Burbury and patriarch of a prominent Tasmanian family, Thomas's story is brought vividly to life by Hobart-born author Sarah Thornton. She will share the inspiration and research behind this compelling tale of courage, community and resilience.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase from Devonport Bookshop at the event - chat to Sarah as she signs them for you.

This event is supported by Devonport City Council and paranaple convention centre.

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To ensure a successful event, please:

· Don't attend if you are unwell

· Let us know if you can’t attend so we can offer your place to someone else

· Let us know if you have any support needs, or if a support person will be coming with you.

Accessibility:

· The multi-level car park (corner of Best Street and Fenton Way) provides disabled access parking, lift access and flat walking surfaces between the car park and the paranaple centre. Council parking fees apply.

· Entrance to the paranaple centre is via automatic doors at both Market Square and Rooke Street entrances. The Market Square entrance offers universal access and is available at the touch of a button, providing ease for patrons with access difficulties.

· Inside the paranaple centre, Devonport Library is located on both ground and first floors. Escalators, lifts and stairs are available to take you between the two floors. A parent and child room is situated on the ground floor and accessible toilets are available on all floors.

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