A Night in with Orlaine McDonald
Join us for a night in with author, Orlaine McDonald, to celebrate the release of her debut novel filled with desire and jeopardy, No Small Thing.
For a year, the three of them live in the flat below Earl's on the Blossom View Estate.
Livia, who has been running for long enough to think her past might never catch up with her. But now she's been forced to catch her breath and face the daughter she left behind.
Mickey who is angry: about having a mother who left, a father who died, about the mess she's made of her life. And with no other place to go, she's forced to need the very person who abandoned her.
And Summer, whose new grandmother is weird, and whose mum is always sad or out looking for men to distract her. Left to roam, she seeks refuge with new friends, ones who are willing to give her the attention that Mickey won't. But who are these kind strangers, and will they keep her safe?
When the year ends, the family of three becomes two.
In conversation with Salma El-Wardany, author of These Impossible Things, Orlaine will explore the complexities of motherhood, the intersection of class and race, and the legacies we inherit. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Orlaine speak on her captivating new book, which sings a soulful song about the damage we do to the people we love most.
"A gem of a book about mothers and daughters, about being Black and working class in today's London. Beautiful writing, taut with emotion, poetry and insight." Priscilla Morris, Women's Prize shortlisted author of Black Butterflies
The ‘stream and book’ package includes a unique ticket for the stream, and a copy of No Small Thing (RRP 16.99) deliverable to any UK or international address.
The event will initially be broadcast on 19 July at 6.30pm UK time. It will be available to view up to two weeks after the event has ended and can be accessed Worldwide. If you live in a time zone that does not suit the initial broadcast time you can watch it at any point after the initial showing for two weeks.
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