Bestselling Australian author Nicole Alexander is set to return to Mount Gambier Library with her latest release The Limestone Road on Wednesday 9 April at 7:00pm.
As the author of 12 bestsellers published internationally, including The Last Station, The Cedar Tree, An Uncommon Woman, The Great Plains and Absolute Creek, Manager Library and Community Development Georgina Davison says Nicole is known for her captivating depictions of historical rural Australian life.
"Nicole's novels weave together historical detail and emotional depth, drawing readers into beautifully crafted narratives that linger long after the final page," Mrs Davison said.
With Nicole last holding an author event in Mount Gambier 10 years ago, she makes a welcome return to the region with her latest book having a local connection.
"The last time we hosted Nicole was in 2015 for the release of Wild Lands, a fabulous multilayered story set in Australia in the early 1800s. Known for her meticulous research, we have been eagerly awaiting the release of The Limestone Road, with Nicole spending time here in our very own library and the Limestone Coast region bringing the story to life," Mrs Davison said.
Set in the summer of 1944 The Limestone Road is a poignant story that delves into a father-son relationship with a rural South Australian backdrop. Returning soldiers Canning Christie and his father Michael arrive in South Australia from the desert sands of North Africa. Canning carries the trauma of war and a fractured memory of a terrible event, while Michael resumes his womanising ways intent on concealing his own secret wound.
"It's a novel about healing and confronting the truth, about finding the courage to fight for our beliefs, even if it means leaving behind everything we know," Mrs Davison said.
The in-conversation event will dive into the themes of the book and the research and inspiration behind this story with an opportunity for the audience to ask their own questions.
The event is free with books available for sale and signing on the night. For bookings contact Mount Gambier Library on (08) 8721 2540 or online at www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/Library under 'Programs and Events'.
