‘Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities,’ said Mark Twain. ‘Truth isn’t.’  This tension lies at the heart of historical fiction. What narratives emerge when the boundaries between reality and imaginative storytelling blur? Acclaimed authors Jock Serong, Emily Maguire, Hannah Kent, and Courtney Collins dive into an unmissable conversation exploring the enduring power of the past, and how fiction can illuminate forgotten corners of history. We’ll hear fresh perspectives and insights into the human condition across time, and discover why we remain so drawn to stories that weave together the threads of what was, and what might have been.

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