The fifth and final book in the much-loved Belleville series.

It is six years on from the end of the fourth book, Heirs and Successors. It is 1976. The three Belleville siblings — Richard, William and Julia — are now in their fifties.

After years of turmoil, life seems settled, except for a shocking betrayal that begins to unravel. As this betrayal is inevitably revealed, a child’s future hangs in the balance.

Cracks appear that threaten the Belleville family’s unity. Can this close family survive the upheaval that’s coming?

Against this backdrop, Julia is determined a new house will rise from the ashes of the original Prior Park mansion but not before the old house gives up its long buried secrets, casting doubt on the very origin of the Belleville family.

Attendee price: $11.78 incl. light refreshment, gst & booking fee. Tickets can also be purchased at the Library. More information at https://ballaratmi.org.au/talks

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.