Join us for the launch of The Jam Maker, a story of love, ambition and survival, from the

best-selling author of The Chocolate Factory.

In 1874 Tasmania, twelve-year-old Harriet Brown disguises herself as a boy to secure work at a jam factory. Four years later, she risks everything for a future with her friend Henry Jones, but her choice demands a new deception: pretending to be an expert jam maker. As lies spiral, Harriet’s desperate decisions threaten her life and those she loves. Set against the backdrop of Tasmania’s jam industry and featuring historical figure Henry Jones, The Jam Maker is a gripping story of ambition, love, and survival.

Come along to this free event and hear Mary-Lou speak about her writing process and latest novel. Copies will be available for purchase from the Devonport Bookshop on the night and chat to Mary-Lou as she signs them for you.

To ensure a successful event, please:

· Don’t attend if you are unwell

· Let us know if you can’t attend so we can offer your place to someone else

· Let us know if you have any support needs, or if a support person will be coming with you.

Accessibility:

· The multi-level car park (corner of Best Street and Fenton Way) provides disabled access parking, lift access and flat walking surfaces between the car park and the paranaple centre. Council parking fees apply.

· Entrance to the paranaple centre is via automatic doors at both Market Square and Rooke Street entrances. The Market Square entrance offers universal access and is available at the touch of a button, providing ease for patrons with access difficulties.

· Inside the paranaple centre, Devonport Library is located on both ground and first floors. Escalators, lifts and stairs are available to take you between the two floors. A parent and child room is situated on the ground floor and accessible toilets are available on all floors.

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