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Event

Jane Harper: Exiles

Sat 6 May, 6.30pm
Bunjil Place Theatre

Globally bestselling Australian crime writer Jane Harper returns with Exiles, the powerful send-off to the reticent and endearing federal policeman Aaron Falk, who readers first met in The Dry. Taking place deep in South Australian wine country after the disappearance of a young mother, it traverses a regional landscape and narrative terrain as rich and immersive as those of her previous stories. She appears on stage with ABC RN’s Sarah L’Estrange (The Book Show) to shed light on the beautifully observed final instalment of her much-loved series.

In partnership with Bunjil Place and Casey Cardinia Libraries

Duration

1 hour

Categories

20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)

Tickets

20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)

Event artists

Jane Harper is the internationally bestselling author of five Australian crime novels, including The Dry. Her latest novel, Exiles, went to No.1 on release in 2022. Jane has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide, and...

Sarah L'Estrange has worked in arts broadcasting at ABC RN for over 15 years. She currently produces The Book Show and has interviewed many Australian and international authors.

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