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Book Talk: A Week in September

Event Details

Date:
Monday, 14 February 2022 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Location:
Visitor Centre, Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, 3004
Price:
$20
Details:
  • This venue is wheelchair accessible.

This Valentine’s Day, meet award-winning and bestselling writer Peter Rees as he uncovers the story of war, love, resilience and survival in his book, A Week in September.

Book cover of A Week in September

The book is based on the discovery of a precious cache of Second World War letters, revealing a tale of enduring love in the most testing of circumstances.

The book talk will be followed by afternoon tea and viewing of the Shrine’s latest special exhibition Lust Love Loss: Australian stories of wartime relationships with curator Neil Sharkey.

Copies of A Week in September will be available for purchase at the event.

Shrine Friends: Use your 2022 promotion code when booking for free entry (one free entry per Friend)

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