Overview

When an 8-year-old’s mother goes to prison, what happens to the truth?

Part real-life legal mystery, part deeply moving family portrait, The Framing takes us from a childhood in rural Victoria straight into the heart of the justice system.

Now practicing law right here in Darwin, Fernanda joins us to share her deeply personal story and reflect on her writing journey.

This isn't just a book talk—it’s an open conversation about memory, justice, and what we choose to believe when the people we love are accused.

What's in store at this event:

• The Inside Story: Hear firsthand how a young Darwin Legal Aid lawyer navigated her own chaotic past to investigate if her mother was wrongfully convicted.
• Award-Winning Writing: Get insights from an author whose manuscript was shortlisted for the prestigious Glendower Award (2023) and highly commended in the Next Chapter (2024).
• Local Connection: Support a brilliant local Darwin talent whose work has been featured in The Guardian and the Sydney Review of Books.

Want to learn more before the event?

• Find out more about the book on the official Melbourne University Publishing Page.
• Read some of Fernanda’s previously published articles on her Simon & Schuster Author Profile.
• Or visit her author website at https://fernandadahlstrom.net/

Bookings required. Light refreshments provided.

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