Novel and familiar stories of families across time.
A favourite Festival event for historical fiction buffs returns with stories from near and far.
Robbie Arnott’s Dusk, set in the mountains of Tasmania, and Tasma Walton’s I Am Nannertgarrook, based on a true story from Tasma’s family, were both awarded the ARA Historical Novel Prize for their brilliant stories from Australian history. While Booker Prize–winning writer Yann Martel’s first book in a decade, Son of Nobody, features the discovery of a new perspective from the Trojan War.
Sink into these stories of the past with Robbie, Tasma and Yann, in conversation with ABC Radio National’s Kate Evans.
Photo credit: Mitch Osborne
Robbie Arnott
Robbie Arnott is the author of Dusk, Limberlost, The Rain Heron and Flames. He has won the ARA Historical Novel Prize, twice won The Age Book of the Year, and twice been shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award. He lives in Hobart with his wife and children.
Photo credit: Dan Boud
Kate Evans
Kate Evans presents The Bookshelf on ABC Radio National (with co-host Cassie McCullagh). She has a PhD in history, too many books and a tendency to over use post-it notes for fear of forgetting a beautifully-turned phrase.
Event and Ticket Details
BMEC Members
Single session: $8
Day Pass: $50 (all events in the selected day)
Festival Pass: $130 (all events in the Festival programme)
Non-Members
Single session: $10
Day Pass: $60 (all events in the selected day)
Festival Pass: $160
*A $3 booking fee applies, BMEC Members do not pay this fee.
Please book ahead as spaces are limited.
Livestreamed event at Bathurst Library with bluetooth headphones provided.
