In conversation

A Woman’s Voice | Alli Sinclair

A Woman’s Voice is a sweeping historical drama inspired by the generations of women who have fought for the right to their own freedoms, by the bestselling author of The Codebreakers.

When violin virtuoso Laura Hartley’s priceless instrument is stolen, more than just her celebrated European career disintegrates. Her rare gift of seeing music in colour fades to grey, crushing the sense of self she’s always expressed through her performances.

Fleeing to her grandmother’s home in the Australian outback, Laura discovers an extraordinary legacy woven through sheets of music – a powerful symphony born from the revolutionary hearts of suffragettes who refused to be silenced, their defiant voices rising above the doomed decks of the Titanic.

But as Laura traces each note of this forgotten masterpiece, she uncovers more than just music. She finds a story of women who dared to smash society’s chains, claim their own destiny and fight for a world where every voice can be heard.

When scandal rocks the tight-knit community of Gungderring, Laura must confront the question that has haunted generations of women before her: will she remain safely in the wings, or step forward and fight?

In this soaring tale of inheritance, courage and the fierce bonds between women across time, we’re reminded that the most powerful revolutions often begin with a single voice – and that true freedom lies in finding the courage to become who we were always meant to be.

Alli Sinclair is a multi-award-winning bestselling author, specialising in fact-based fiction that brings history’s forgotten women to vivid life. Drawing from global adventures including years working as a mountaineering guide in South America, her stories are inspired by courageous real-life women in history who challenged society’s expectations. Beyond the page, Alli brings stories to screen as a film and TV producer, runs the inspiring Writers at Sea retreat, and shares her craft through workshops.

Alli will be in conversation with Tasmanian author, Eva Scott. Eva is the best selling author of Australian rural romcoms such as Lonely in Longreach and Meet Me in Bendigo. A life long storyteller, she lived in Britain and Papua New Guinea before coming home to Australia to train as a cultural anthropologist.

Join Alli and Eva at the Afterword Café.