Pen Pearson will read from her novel, Bloomsbury's Late Rose, about real-life Edwardian poet Charlotte Mew. She will also answer questions and sign books.
Author Pen Pearson will read excerpts from her recently published novel, Bloomsbury's Late Rose, about real-life Edwardian poet Charlotte Mew. Following the reading, Pen will answer questions about writing and publishing historical fiction before signing copies of her book, available at the event and most booksellers.
Synopsis of Bloomsbury's Late Rose
Bloomsbury, London. Two sisters: one a writer, the other a painter. When schizophrenia claims their siblings, the young women, afraid of passing on the family curse of mental illness, make a pact to remain single. Years later, both sisters fall in love. Will they break their pact, jeopardizing their close friendship? Or will professional rivalry slowly drive a wedge between them?
First, there were Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell. Then, there were Bloomsbury's other sisters: Charlotte and Anne Mew. A true story of family loyalty set in Edwardian England, which Kirkus Reviews calls: "A rich, enjoyable historical novel with compelling themes."
