Join us for an fabulous special event celebrating the return of the author of The Mermaid of Black Conch, Monique Roffey with the incredible Passiontide.
Indulge in a delightful brunch at the sensational Utter Waffle, Balham where we’ll dive into Roffey's mesmerizing new release. This is more than just a book discussion—it's an event to remember.
Ticket Includes:
A hardback edition of Passiontide, perfect for any book lover's collection.
Book discussion held at brunch with your fellow book lovers.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to discuss a thrilling new novel while enjoying mouthwatering waffles and endless mimosas. Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot today!
See you at brunch! 🥂📚🥑
PLEASE NOTE: By purchasing this ticket, you consent to the use of your photos and videos to be taken on the day, which may be used for promotional purposes.
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to receive your copy before the event please purchase 'General Admission + Postage & Packaging', books will be sent out on Monday 22 July. You will need to supply your address. Otherwise you will receive your copy the day of the event.
Utter Waffle, Balham
“Here at Utter Waffle we specialise in…you guessed it - waffles! But here’s the thing, try to forget everything you think you knew about the humble waffle, these are life-changing, and just as good eaten at breakfast, brunch or alongside a craft beer or wine for dinner! Think award-winning breakfast waffles, waffles stuffed with chorizo & mozzarella, or even a club waffle, stacked with fried chicken, bacon & bloody Mary relish...yeah baby! For those with a sweet tooth - fret not, we’re also the proud winners of The Best Dessert in the UK (British Street Food Awards).
We pride ourselves on a super-inclusive menu. Co-owned by a coeliac, we are allergy specialists with 99% of our menu being suitable for coeliacs; plus we boast loads of vegetarian and vegan options too…really something for everybody!”
Passiontide by Monique Roffey
Four women spark a revolution on a Caribbean island – the electrifying new novel from the Costa-winning author of The Mermaid of Black Conch.
Early one morning, at the close of St Colibri’s carnival, a young female steel-pan player is found dead beneath a cannonball tree. It is a discovery that will transform the lives of everyone on this small island.
As the days pass, this shocking event draws together four women. There’s Sharleen, a journalist with an eye for the real story. Her childhood friend Tara, a pink-haired, straight-talking local activist. Gigi, the ‘notorious’ founder of the Port Isabella Sex Workers Collective. And Daisy, first lady of St Colibri, who is haunted by a disappearance in her own family decades ago.
In a community in which women’s voices are often silenced and violence against them is overlooked time after time, the group soon find themselves compelled to speak out – and to act. But even they could never have foreseen the consequences of their courage…