Lisa Wilkinson: The Titanic Story of Evelyn

THE TITANIC STORY OF EVELYN: Lisa Wilkinson in conversation with Juanita Phillips

Date: Thursday 11 June
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Avalon Surf Club

An epic tale, this is the never-before-told true story of Evelyn Marsden, a brave Australian nurse who was the only Australian-born survivor of the sinking of the Titanic. It is an unforgettable story of the best and worst of humanity.

Lisa Wilkinson's The Titanic Story of Evelyn is the never-before-told true tale of the only Australian-born survivor of the sinking of the Titanic. It is the story of a brave young Australian nurse who wanted to see the world, fell in love, then almost lost it all in one of the greatest maritime tragedies the world has ever known. And yet somehow, few Australians know anything of Evelyn's existence, the courageous role she played in the hours after the Titanic was fatally hit by an iceberg, or the heartwarming love story behind it all, that even now, lives on.

Lisa Wilkinson's exhaustively researched and superbly written new book brings together the incredible drama of the sinking of the Titanic and Evelyn Marsden's own extraordinary, uniquely Australian story. It is a tale that will ensure the world is about to fall in love with this heroic young woman from South Australia.

Lisa Wilkinson AM is one of Australia's most well-known, admired and respected media identities. An early groundbreaking publishing career - Lisa was the youngest-ever editor of a national magazine, Dolly, at the age of twenty-one, then spent ten years as editor of the iconic and bestselling Cleo magazine - led to a stunning television success story for one of Australia's most accomplished journalists. Following over a decade as co- host of the Nine Network's Today Show, in 2017, Lisa accepted a new challenge by joining the Ten Network as host of its prime- time award-winning news and current affairs program, The Project. Currently focused on her writing, Lisa is married to journalist and bestselling author Peter FitzSimons. They have three children.

Juanita Phillips is an award-winning journalist and long-time anchor of ABC Sydney's 7pm News. She was the broadcaster's longest-serving female prime-time presenter and is also an accomplished writer and author.