Our branches will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 8 June. See you at our usual opening time on Tuesday!
Next date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join bestselling author Anthea Hodgson of The War Nurses, for a conversation about her powerful new novel The Palace of Lost Virtue. Set in goldrush-era Kalgoorlie, the book tells the story of an unlikely friendship between Marigold, a devout Christian, and Pansy, a sex worker and brothel owner. Drawing on real events and people from Western Australia’s past, the novel explores justice, morality and the lives of women living on the margins. Anthea will talk about the history behind the story, blending fact and fiction, and the enduring strength of female friendship. Tickets are free and bookings are essential. Browse and reserve Anthea's books here.
We’ll be joined by QBD Books so you’ll have a chance to purchase titles and have them signed by the author.
Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street, Frankston, 3199, View Map
60 Playne Street , Frankston 3199
Free