Author Talk: Victoria Brownlee - The Writers Retreat
Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 6:30PM
Chelsea Library
Event Description
Enter the alluring and suspenseful world of The Writers Retreat, Victoria Brownlee’s latest novel.
Set in the South of France, it follows Australian author Kat Hale as she attends an exclusive retreat to overcome second-book pressure.
Hosted by renowned novelist Helen Thorne, the haven promises inspiration and isolation until Kat senses something darker beneath the polished façade.
Ambition, obsession and secrets collide as fiction and reality blur with deadly consequences, revealing hidden dangers within the retreat and beyond around them.
Victoria will share insights into her writing process, the inspiration behind the novel, and her journey as an internationally published author whose work spans fiction, travel, food, and lifestyle.
Perfect for book lovers, aspiring writers, and fans of suspense—come along for an evening of conversation, creativity, and intrigue
When
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Tuesday 18 August 2026
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Where
Chelsea Library
1 Chelsea Road
Chelsea VIC 3196
Australia
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