Join local author Vanessa McCausland in conversation with Belinda Alexandra as they discuss her newest contemporary fiction, Dreaming in French.

A remote French island. A crumbling villa. A reclusive film star. And an inheritance she never expected.

'Dreaming In French was everything I’d hoped for. Set on the small island of Île de Re, Vanessa combines the romantic ambiance of coastal France with hard-hitting themes of emotional abuse and loss, all set against a heartbreaking historical mystery. I have loved all of Vanessa’s books, but this is the best one yet.' Ali Lowe, author of The Running Club.

'The book I've always dreamed of finding - magical prose, a glorious setting and a gripping storyline. Drift away to a gorgeous French island in the hands of an expert storyteller. McCausland has crafted a stunning novel - my only wish was that it never had to end!' Natasha Lester, author of The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre.

Books will be available for purchase and signing on the night.

$7.00 + booking fee

Wine and nibbles on arrival.

Bookings required.

Reserve your copy of Dreaming in French from the library.

Enquiries: 8495 5028 or libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Vanessa McCausland has been a journalist for twenty years, reporting on news, medical, entertainment and arts with the Daily Telegraph. Her dream of one day writing fiction has manifested with three wonderful releases, with her 2021 release, The Beautiful Words, receiving glowing reviews. Dreaming in French is her fourth novel.

Belinda Alexandra is the international bestselling author of 12 fiction and non-fiction books which have been published around the world, including the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Russia and 8 more. Her most recent release, Emboldened, a blend of memoir and history has been receiving amazing reviews.