Jenny Pattrick: Sea Change

We are very sorry to advise that the event Sea Change: Jenny Pattrick scheduled for Thursday 22 October 2025 was cancelled due to the red weather warning in place.   Jenny Pattrick is one of our most beloved authors, known for her vivid storytelling. A former jeweller turned novelist, she shot to fame with her bestselling debut The Denniston Rose in 2003 and has since become a household name with a string of acclaimed historical novels.Her latest riveting book, Sea Change, shifts to the present day, a moving and timely story of a coastal community grappling with the aftermath of a devastating tsunami. When forced to abandon their homes under a government retreat mandate, a group of determined locals come together to fight for their place and each other.  Close bonds are formed, and problems are solved in surprising ways. Join Jenny in conversation with Morrin Rout as they explore her remarkable writing journey and this compelling new novel about resilience, connection, and the meaning of home.