Debut Author: Madeleine Cleary: The Butterfly Women
Next date: Monday, 01 December 2025 | 06:30 PM
to 07:30 PM
Madeleine's gripping debut novel, The Butterfly Women, has already made a significant impact, being chosen as Dymocks Fiction Book of the Month.
As a former bookseller and Australian diplomat, her unique background has fuelled her writing. Now, as a debut author, she brings her passion for history and storytelling to the page.
The Butterfly Women plunges readers into 1863 Melbourne, masterfully exposing the gritty underbelly of the city's glittering wealth. The narrative is powerfully inspired by Madeleine's personal discovery of a connection to the forgotten thieves and prostitutes of colonial Melbourne's notorious Little Lon district.
Madeleine, also the co-host of The Book Deal Podcast, will share her journey to publication.
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When
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Monday, 01 December 2025 | 06:30 PM
- 07:30 PM
Location
Cheltenham Library, 12 Stanley Street, Cheltenham 3192 View Map
Consider walking, cycling or using public transport options, leaving your car at home.
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12 Stanley Street ,
Cheltenham 3192
Cheltenham Library
12 Stanley Street ,
Cheltenham 3192
Debut Author: Madeleine Cleary: The Butterfly Women