MOTHERING HEIGHTS – BRONTË AFTERNOON TEA
Friday 5th May: 3.00pm – Talk with author Sharon Wright
Join Sharon Wright, author of Mother of the Brontës: The Life of Maria Branwell, for a fascinating glimpse into Georgian society and the hidden family history of the famous Brontë sisters, followed by a delicious afternoon tea.
Who was the mysterious Mrs Brontë? And why was she forgotten for 200 years?
Maria Branwell was the mother of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë, authors of masterpieces such as Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Over afternoon tea discover how Sharon turned history sleuth to unearth the extraordinary, forgotten story of the Cornish gentlewoman, Regency lady of letters and saucy lover who gave us the Brontë sisters.
Sharon Wright is an award-winning journalist and author. She has written for The Guardian, Daily Express, Glamour, Red, Woman and Home, The Lady and New York Post. She has also appeared on BBC Woman’s Hour.
‘A fine bit of detective work’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph
Place: Frodsham Community Centre.
Time: Friday 5th May, 3.00pm
Tickets: £14.00 including afternoon tea
