Louisa @ Better Read Than Dead

Step back into 19th-century Australia with author Gwen Wilson as she launches her captivating new book, Louisa: A Historical Novel in Sydney.

Inspired by the true story of Wilson’s great-grandmother, Louisa follows a young Englishwoman’s courageous voyage to the raw Australian frontier, battling harsh societal constraints in a fierce pursuit of independence, dignity, and love.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, 15 August at 3:00 PM

• Location: Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW

Join us for afternoon tea, author insights, and book signings. Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of Australian history and women’s resilience!

Gwen Wilson, the bestselling memoirist behind I Belong to No One, is a Wollongong-based Australian author and blogger whose writing blends careful historical research with a deep love of storytelling. Her debut historical novel, Louisa (Glass House Books), is inspired by the life of her great-grandmother and other women of 19th-century Australia, bringing their resilience, courage, and search for independence…