Author Tess Woods before going on stage to interview the former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson.
Australian author Tess Woods is on her way to Yarrawonga to introduce her latest book The Cairo Bridal Shop, a sweeping story of sisterhood, love and defiance.
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The Cairo Bridal Shop blends family drama, romance, politics and the stories of the ancient pharaohs to create an unforgettable portrait of modern Egypt.
The novel follows three sisters bound by their late mother’s bridal shop and by the lives they are fighting to claim.
Deeply personal, The Cairo Bridal Shop draws on Tess’s early childhood in Egypt and her family’s migration to Australia in 1979, a decision shaped by political instability and fears for their safety during a volatile period in the Middle East.
It is also inspired by her beloved grandmother, a bridal dressmaker who rebuilt her life in Australia.
Tess Woods will be in Yarrawonga next week to promote her latest novel, The Cairo Bridal Shop.
Tess is the author of the breakout novel The Venice Hotel, which achieved significant success, hit #3 in the Australian Fiction chart in its first week, was shortlisted for the ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year and made the top ten in the Better Reading Top 100 for 2025.
The novel marked a major turning point in Tess’s career, taking her from an under the-radar author to a bestseller.
If you would like to meet Tess and hear her speak about her latest book, please contact Yarrawonga Library on 1300 374 765 or email yarrawonga@gvlibraries.com.au.
You can also book online via the library website www.gvlibraries.com.au under the events tab.
Copies of the book will be available to purchase at the event and Tess is happy to sign copies of her books.
Tess Woods will be at the Yarrawonga Library on Thursday, September 10 at 2.00pm.
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