Guest Speaker:
Crime novelist, Dr Tanya Bretherton
Join us in Gordon Library Meeting Room 1 at 2 pm on Saturday 5th February 2022 when crime novelist Dr Tanya Bretherton will speak about the research process for her four novels, especially her latest book, ‘The Husband Poisoner’
Dr Bretherton has published four true crime history books. She has a PhD in sociology with special interests in narrative life history and social history. She has also published in the academic and public spheres for close to thirty years, and has worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney for fifteen years.
- Her first book, ‘The Suitcase Baby’, was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award, the Danger Prize and the Waverley Library Nib Literary Award, and longlisted for a Davitt Award.
- ‘The Suicide Bride’ was shortlisted for the Danger Prize and longlisted for a Davitt Award.
- In 2020 she won the Danger Award for ‘The Killing Streets’.
- And in 2021, her latest book, ‘The Husband Poisoner’, was shortlisted for a Danger Prize and longlisted for the Nib Literary Award. The book was also shortlisted for a Ned Kelly Award.
Dr Bretherton's specialty is converting detailed research into thought-provoking works which are accessible to a general readership.
Join us for what's sure to be a fascinating insight into what goes into Tanya's research process for true crime novels!
This will be our first in-person meeting at Gordon since before lockdown - but please keep an eye on our website in case of any last-minute changes!
Kindly note that Ku-ring-gai Historical Society is following COVID-safe practices including QR code check-in, mask wearing and proof of vaccination for all attendees.
The venue is Gordon Library Meeting Room No. 1, in the Old Gordon Public School, which adjoins the Gordon Library, 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon (corner Pacific Highway and Park Avenue).
It’s just a 5-minute walk from Gordon Station.
For a map and parking information, see our Contact page.
