The Whalebone Theatre: A Read with Jenna Pick

In this captivating debut novel, The Whalebone Theatre, Cristabel Seagrave transforms her childhood escape into a journey of bravery and self-discovery against the backdrop of World War II. Beginning with a whale wash-up in 1928 and the imaginative construction of a theatre from its bones, the story follows Cristabel and her brother, Digby, as they navigate their roles as secret agents in Nazi-occupied France. Engaging themes of love, family, and lost innocence intertwine as their covert operations lead to unforeseen challenges that could fracture their family bonds.