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In Conversation with Rosie Goodwin
In Conversation with Rosie Goodwin at Polesworth Library
Aimee Hawkins (Reader Development Librarian) will be interviewing Rosie Goodwin about her latest book, One Woman's War. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions at the end.
This session is great for:
- Hearing directly from the author about their influences, writing process, and behind-the-scenes stories.
- Gaining creative inspiration and writing tips from an experienced author.
- Meeting like-minded book enthusiasts.
One Woman's War
The second book in a brand-new historical trilogy from Britain's best-loved saga author.
Nuneaton, 1914
War is just around the corner and for Annie Lilburn and her adopted family, life will never be the same. Annie, after a difficult childhood, has never felt like she fits in, but since Levi Lilburn, the local rag and bone man, took her under his wing and she became a business woman in her own right, things have been on the up. Soon that is set to change when World War I is declared and the men of the town enlist. And as more and more casualties come in, Annie needs to step up and do her bit for the war effort. Annie trains to become a nurse and eventually finds herself on the battlefields in France. With death and destruction all around her, Annie is experiencing things she could never have imagined, but finds an inner strength like no other. Then through the devastation of war, love starts to bloom when Annie meets a young officer. Could this orphan girl finally be finding her place in the world and someone to truly love her, or is her happiness set to come crashing down once again?
About the author
Rosie Goodwin is the four-million-copy bestselling author of more than fifty novels. She is the first author in the world to be allowed to follow three of Catherine Cookson's trilogies with her own sequels. Having worked in the social services sector for many years, then fostered a number of children, she is now a full-time novelist. She is one of the top 50 most borrowed authors from UK libraries and has sold over four million copies across her career. Rosie lives in Nuneaton, the setting for many of her books, with her husband and their beloved dogs.
Time: 2:30 - 3:30pm
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Age: Adults 16+
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Refreshments: Free refreshments available
Book Sales: Books will be available to purchase at the event, courtesy of Hunt's Bookshop (cash and card payments accepted)
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