In 2003, Jenny Pattrick's first novel The Denniston Rose stormed onto the best selling list, followed quickly by its sequel Heart of Coal. In 2003, Jenny Pattrick's first novel The Denniston Rose stormed onto the best selling list, followed quickly by its sequel Heart of Coal.Both historical novels are set in a remote coal mining town on the West Coast, a lawless place that makes or breaks those who live there. In search of a new life, young Rose and her mother arrive in town one night, only to be met with speculation and danger.
In addition to two best selling novels, a number of short stories and two dramatised series on National Radio, Jenny is also an accomplished jeweller.
Join Jenny Pattrick for a discussion of her work with the Friends of the Hutt Libraries.
7.30pm, 3 June 2004
Room 3, Community Resource Centre
47 Laing's Road
Lower Hutt
For further information contact Bill Jones on 04 566 6235