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Cover reveal:
Based on a true story:
“A shocking case of mistaken identity or deliberate conspiracy? Book One of the Thomas Burbury series brings a forgotten true story to life — a gripping tale of injustice, courage and survival.”
(Advance Reader Review)
Coventry, 1831 and thousands of silk ribbon weavers are close to starving. News of the town’s first steam engine threatens to destroy what little work remains, and tensions are rising. Even so, no one expects the violent revolt that erupts one grey November day—a moment that will change lives forever.
Young ribbon weaver Tom Burbury is swept into the chaos and, in a split-second decision, he intervenes. In the aftermath, his neatly woven life begins to unravel. Separated from those he loves, he finds himself at the mercy of a justice system stacked against him, powerful men with agendas of their own, and a government determined to make an example of someone.
Yet as hope fades, Tom’s pastor rallies an unlikely band of supporters in a relentless campaign for mercy-refusing to give up even as time runs dangerously short.
Closely based on a true story, Unwoven is a gripping historical drama about injustice, courage, and the extraordinary power of ordinary people who refuse to abandon one of their own.
Events
Book Launch – Brisbane, Qld [sold out]
Date: Thursday 29 October 2026 (sign up for the newsletter for details or follow Sarah Thornton Books on Facebook).
Time: 6pm
Venue: 6 Gartrell St, Albion, Brisbane, Queensland
Launch event: Book One of the Thomas Burbury Series. Q&A, book signings, complimentary bubbles or beer
RSVP will be required. Stay tuned via Sarah’s newsletter or Facebook page for details.
Book Launch – Oatlands, Tas
Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Kentish Hotel, Oatlands, Tasmania
Launch event: Book One of the Thomas Burbury Series. Q&A, book signings, food and drinks available to purchase
RSVP will be required. Stay tuned via Sarah’s newsletter or Facebook page for details.
Book Talk – St Helens, Tas
Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Time: 10 – 11am
Venue: St Helens Library, Tasmania
Book talk: Book One of the Thomas Burbury Series. Q&A, book signings.
Book Talk – Devonport, Tas
Date: Monday 16 November 2026
Time: 5.45pm- 7pm
Venue: Devonport Library, Tasmania
Book talk: Book One of the Thomas Burbury Series. Q&A, book signings.
Book Talk – Hervey Bay, Qld
Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Time: 10 – 11am
Venue: Hervey Bay library, Qld
Book talk: Book One of the Thomas Burbury Series. Q&A, book signings.
Book Talk – Maryborough, Qld
Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Time: 10 – 11am
Venue: Maryborough Library, Qld
Book talk: Book One of the Thomas Burbury Series. Q&A, book signings.