Hobart Bookshop
You are invited to the launch, by Jennifer Marshall, of Barry Weston’s new book, The Big Rort …
Frank Cousins is the owner and sole employee of the Tasmanian Private Investigation Agency and, as his dear old mother said, ‘occasionally his own worst enemy’. Frank is hired by a London based solicitor to find the twin sister of his client in Hobart. It starts out as an easy-peasy, money for jam case that turns nasty. Then the lost love of his life calls upon him to assist her brother who looks like going down for the brutal murder of his pregnant partner. Of course, Frank takes on the case. But, as with most of Frank’s life, all is not what it first appears. Smuggled heroin, a handful of murders and coming face to face with Joe Shadii was not what Frank had anticipated in trying to win back his lost love.
The Big Rort is the second in the Tasmanian Private Investigation Agency series; the first, The Long Con, was published in 2017.
This is a free event and all are welcome.
Where: The Hobart Bookshop, 22 Salamanca Square
When: Wednesday April 4th, from 5.30pm
We are delighted to host the launch of Betty McKenzie-Tubb’s new collection of poetry, Word Fall.
‘Word Fall demonstrates Betty McKenzie-Tubb’s love and mastery of language in very accessible poems written in various styles. The book also reveals the poet’s wisdom, compassion and her wry, often self-deprecating sense of humour. The collection is arranged in three sections: Loss and Love, With Serious Intent and Froth and Bubble. I was moved to tears, deep contemplation or laughter as I read these poems that have arisen from a rich and well-lived life.’ – Robyn Mathison
‘The poems in Word Fall capture Betty McKenzie-Tubb’s refreshing and warm hearted style. In a voice both unafraid and elegant, she offers her wit and wisdom with open hands. Curiosity, understanding and insight are crafted into disciplined lines provoking laugher or deep reflections. We travel with the writer as she gleans and gathers stories from each facet of her round and ready life. This precious collection is both moving and uplifting.’ – Elizabeth Goodsir
This is a free event and all are welcome.
Where: The Hobart Bookshop, 22 Salamanca Square
When: Thursday April 12th, from 5.30pm
