Brisbane Writers Festival | Fiona McIntosh - North Lakes

Next date: Thursday, 09 October 2025 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Known for her compelling storytelling and richly drawn characters, Fiona McIntosh will discuss a key character from The Soldier's Daughter in her talk as part of the Brisbane Writers Festival.

Violet Nash grows up amidst her father Charlie's shattered dreams after his return from the battlefields of WWI. As they seek a new beginning in Tasmania, Violet discovers her talent for whisky distilling, but the shadows of war and secrets from the past threaten their future. As WWII rages, Charlie is drawn back to the battlefields, leaving Violet to fight for his legacy.

Free. Bookings required. For adults. Arrive 6:00 PM for a 6:30 PM start. Fiona will sign copies of her books after our event. Book sales on the day courtesy of QBD The Bookshop.

About the author

2025 marks a quarter century of Fiona McIntosh’s published works. Spanning genre, history and borders, Fiona has firmly established herself as a master storyteller across the 46 titles she has to her name.

Fiona will also touch on her incredible career and her globetrotting research along with the hilarious anecdotes she has gathered along the way.

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Location

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes, 4509, View map