Join bestselling Australian author Tania Blanchard for her newest historical fiction, The Paris Prize.

The Paris Prize follows grazier Maddy Rainforth who lives and breathes wool and is on a mission to make the finest Merino wool. When haute couture in Europe rises again after the war, her fleece and fabric is in demand, and the prestigious Paris Wool Prize comes knocking on her door.

From the shearing sheds of the Great Dividing Range to the highlands of Scotland, Maddy Rainforth will need to overcome many challenges on a mission to turn dust into Dior.

For fans of The Dressmaker, The Paris Seamstress and The Woolgrowers Companion.

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

$5.00 + booking fee

Afternoon tea on arrival.

Bookings required.

Tania Blanchard writes historical fiction inspired by the true stories and the rich cultural heritage of her family's history. Her acclaimed stories of love, loss and hope and the challenges facing women in defining moments in modern history span pivotal moments in time during great social and political upheaval, and are beloved by readers everywhere.

Her books The Girl from Munich, Suitcase of Dreams, Letters from Berlin, Daughter of Calabria, A Woman of Courage and An Undeniable Voice are all bestsellers.

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

Contact the host of The Paris Prize with Tania Blanchard