In conversation with Carolyn O’Brien

In conversation with Carolyn O’Brien

Starts: Sat 10th August 2:00PM
Ends: Sat 10th August 4:00PM
Venue: Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD
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Age restrictions: Suitable for all ages
Access information: Fully accessible venue
Event organisation: Carolyn O'Brien
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In conversation with Carolyn O’Brien

Sat 10 Aug, 2 – 4pm

Free, booking recommended.

Carolyn O’Brien’s novel, The Song of Peterloo tells the powerful story of Manchester mill-worker, Nancy Kay.  Desperate to provide for her ailing mother and sensitive son, Nancy is drawn into the agitation for reform. But as she risks everything to attend a great assembly on St Peter’s Field, Nancy is unaware the day will go down in history not as triumph, but as tragedy; the Peterloo massacre.

Carolyn will be in conversation explaining her inspiration for the novel and exploring its central theme of change, as well as taking questions and book-signing.

Carolyn was born and brought up in Manchester and studied English at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge before qualifying as a solicitor.  Her short stories have appeared in a number of anthologies, magazines and on-line. The Song of Peterloo is her debut novel.  It is published by Legend Press on 1 August 2019.

https://mailchi.mp/legendpress/zn074pp1jy-898813

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