Meet the Author – Tea Cooper

Next date: Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Maitland 1892: When Viola Oswald's beloved brother Sebastian dies of a hereditary blood disease, Viola suspects her stepfather, prestigious surgeon Elias Sinclair, has used Sebastian's illness to enhance his reputation. But Viola has no proof until she discovers a letter within the pages of Sebastian's favourite book - Lambs' Tales of Shakespeare. A letter that sends a determined Viola on a journey to the country town of Maitland to find a homeless boy who suffered at her stepfather's hands and can provide the proof she needs.

Tea Cooper is an award-winning Australian author of historical fiction. She is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including The Golden Thread, The Talented Mrs Greenway, The Girl in the Painting and The Cartographer's Secret, winner of the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award.