Meet Debut Author Alli Parker
Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 2:00PM
Cheltenham
Event Description
Alli Parker's novel "At the Foot of the Cherry Tree" is based on the incredible true story of her grandparents.
Gordon, an Australian soldier, meets Cherry, a survivor of the atomic bomb, in Japan in the aftermath of WWII. Against all odds they fall in love and marry but then discover that the White Australia Policy prevents Gordon bringing Cherry and their children home. Gordon has to battle his own family and the government for acceptance.
Over seven years and across two countries, this deeply moving novel tells the story of a love so powerful it changes Australia forever.
Includes book sales.
When
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Wednesday 6 December 2023
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Cheltenham
12 Stanley Avenue
Cheltenham VIC
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