Event Details
Join Woodbridge Books for an exclusive Book Author Club event with Polly Crosby on April 28th at 7pm to 8:30pm at Vela in Saxmundham. Meet the author of the captivating debut novel, “The Illustrated Child,” and hear her discuss her writing journey, inspirations, and creative process. Get an inside look into the making of this beautiful and haunting tale and have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the author. Don’t miss this chance to delve deeper into the world of Polly Crosby and her stunning novel.
About The AuthorPolly Crosby
Polly Crosby is a British author who was born and raised in the countryside of Cornwall. She studied English literature at Birmingham University and went on to work in publishing and marketing. In 2020, she published her debut novel “The Illustrated Child,” which has been well received by readers and critics alike. The novel has been described as a captivating coming-of-age story with a dark and haunting undercurrent. Crosby’s writing style is praised for its exquisite and delicate prose that evokes dreams and imagination. She currently lives in the UK with her husband and two children.
About The Book Buy The Illustrated Child
“The Illustrated Child” by Polly Crosby is a captivating debut novel that tells the story of Romilly Kemp, a young girl who enjoys an idyllic childhood in the wilderness around her father’s farmhouse. Romilly’s father is an artist who creates beautifully illustrated books featuring Romilly as the star. However, the books also contain clues to an elaborate treasure hunt, and strangers begin showing up at their doorstep, eager to see the “Kemp Treasure Girl.”
When Romilly’s father falls ill, she is left more isolated and alone than ever before. As she delves deeper into the books and her past, she uncovers a dark family secret that is far more devastating than any treasure hunt. The novel explores themes of coming-of-age, mental health, and neglect in a setting that drips with atmosphere.
Crosby’s writing is described as fine, delicate, and exquisite, evoking dreams and imagination in the reader. The book has been praised for its evocative and enchanting storytelling, memorable characters, and dark, haunting undercurrents. “The Illustrated Child” is a bewitching and magical read that has been hailed as a future classic and a star in the making.
