Meet acclaimed author Suzanne Leal in conversation with journalist Michael Burge at Glen Innes's indie bookshop The Makers Shed on Saturday November 18, 12-1pm.

Suzanne is touring the country with her latest novel The Watchful Wife and this High Country Books author talk is her only event in the New England region. A lawyer experienced in child protection, criminal law and refugee law, Suzanne is a senior member of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and former member of the Refugee Review Tribunal.

Ticket includes: light lunch, tea and coffee, moderated author talk (around 30mins), audience Q&A session (10mins), author book signing. Copies of The Watchful Wife are available for purchase at The Makers Shed, 123 Grey Street, Glen Innes, Wed-Sat, 10-4.

THE WATCHFUL WIFE...

‘Suzanne Leal’s books always grab me from the very first sentence and The Watchful Wife is no exception. It is intriguing, engaging and deeply moving from beginning to end. I loved Ellen from the first moment I met her.’ – Jane Caro, author of The Mother

Raised by her severe parents in a punitive and authoritarian church, Ellen's narrow world is upended when she meets Gordon, a fellow teacher. Ellen is both transformed and beguiled by the connection, love and laughter he brings into her life.

When Gordon is accused of a shocking crime, Ellen steadfastly refuses to believe Gordon has done anything wrong. Abandoned and reviled by those around her, she will have to fight to protect him.

But what will that cost her? And what will she discover about him along the way?

Buy your copy of The Watchful Wife from The Makers Shed.