Meet the Authors: Trudy Morgan-Cole and Elizabeth Murphy

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Date: Nov 7
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre

How does our literature portray the social impacts and implications of war? Joan Sullivan hosts a conversation with local author Trudy Morgan-Cole and visiting special guest Elizabeth Murphy, author of The Weather Diviner.

Through their novels, these two writers have explored some of the most tumultuous years in our province’s history, often delving into women’s experiences and perspectives of war.

This is a free event. But a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

About The Weather Diviner, by Elizabeth Murphy:

Set in a tragic, transformative year in an extraordinary place with larger-than-life characters, The Weather Diviner is a story of self-discovery—not just for one young woman, but for Newfoundland itself.

It’s 1942. With polished boots and bulging wallets, the Americans have come to defend a highly strategic location—Newfoundland: the Allies’ new transatlantic transportation hub. Like thousands of others chasing new opportunities, Violet Morgen abandons her remote outport home and heads to St. John's. An amateur forecaster with a powerful sixth sense for the island’s tempestuous winds and weather, Violet is determined to help the Americans fight the enemy. But determination, it turns out, is not enough.

Carefully-researched and -crafted, entertaining, and informative, The Weather Diviner is a heart-felt tale in which friends make a difference, weather makes for interesting conversation, and opportunity comes to those who dare to dream. 

Presented in partnership with Breakwater Books. Books will be available for sale in The Rooms Giftshop.