New Edition Bookshop is proud to host award-winning author Sofie Laguna in Fremantle, celebrating the release of her new novel, The Underworld. Sofie will be in conversation with local writer Gillian O’Shaughnessy.

Martha Mullins is a misfit. Her mother is glamorous, aloof and judgemental. Her father, mostly absent. Academic and shy, Martha finds herself fascinated by the underworld, a place she learns about in Roman mythology classes at school. To Martha, the underworld and its divine inhabitants provide a place of refuge, escape, imagination and desire.

But Martha also finds joy in friendship. Connection. Intimacy. It’s Martha’s band of friends who show her the value in spontaneity, fun, laughter.

Until things go wrong.

How will Martha find her way in the world where she cannot be herself? Will she ever find a home for the love she feels?

Book sales and signings available on the night. Nibbles provided and drinks available at the bar. Grab your tickets here.