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King St Book Club: 'Nightingale' with Laura Elvery
Join King St Book Club to chat all things Nightingale with author Laura Elvery.
About the Book …
Inspired by the life of Florence Nightingale, this literary gem is part historical fiction, part ghost story, and utterly original.
Mayfair, 1910. At the age of ninety, Florence Nightingale is frail and no longer of sound mind. After a storied career as a nurse, writer and statistician, she now leads a reclusive existence.
One summer evening she is astonished to receive a visitor- a young man named Silas Bradley, who claims to have met her during the Crimean War fifty-five years ago. But how can this be? And how does the elusive Jean Frawley connect their two lives?
In this eagerly anticipated novel, Laura Elvery shows why she is one of the most lauded writers of her generation. Nightingale is a luminous tale of faith and love, bravery and care, and the vitality of women's work.
About the Author…
Laura Elvery is the author of Trick of the Light and Ordinary Matter, which won the 2021 Steele Rudd Award for a Short Story Collection and was shortlisted for the Queensland Premier’s Award for a Work of State Significance and the 2022 Barbara Jefferis Award. Her work has been published in numerous literary journals and she has won the Josephine Ulrick Prize for Literature, the Margaret River Short Story Competition, the Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize and the Fair Australia Prize for Fiction. Nightingale is her first novel. She lives in Brisbane.
About King St Book Club...
Welcome to the King St Book Club, a literary community unlike any other! Established in 2017, the King St Book Club has quickly become a beloved destination for book lovers and avid readers in the community.
Our unique and exciting experience combines engaging literary discussions with delightful culinary adventures. Members can enjoy delicious food and a glass of wine at various venues along King St while discussing contemporary fiction from Australia and around the world.
Jennifer Stephens, the Book Clubs Manager at Avid Reader, expertly curates the club's reading list and is committed to fostering meaningful book discussions. With 9 years at Avid Reader and previous experience managing an international bookstore in Prague, Jennifer is a passionate advocate for independent bookshops and has a deep appreciation for literature's ability to bring people together. Under her guidance, the King St Book Club has become a thriving community of book lovers where members share their thoughts in a warm and inclusive environment.
Whether you're an avid reader or simply looking for a fun and intellectually stimulating social activity, the King St Book Club is the perfect choice. Embrace the chance to expand your literary horizons, enjoy good food and wine, and connect with like-minded individuals.
So why not join us for an exciting literary adventure? Whether you're a long-time member or new to the club, we invite you to experience the enriching and welcoming environment of the King St Book Club.
