Moroccan Community and Peaches for Monsieur le Curé

Joanne Harris talks to editor of the Gibraltar Chronicle Dominique Searle about her portrayal of a Moroccan community in her novel, Peaches for Monsieur le Curé.  The novel reflects on ideas of community identity and on the wearing of the niqab or Islamic veil.

Venue:  Upper Reading Room, the Gibraltar Garrison Library

Tickets: £10.00 or £7.00 for senior citizens, students and those aged 18 and under and are on sale, from box office at the main Tourist Information Office at 4/5 Watergate House, Casemates Square, Gibraltar or via the website http://gibraltarliteraryfestival.com/

The Festival runs from 14th to 16th November with lots of exciting events and fantastic speakers. Have a look at the festival website to see just what is happening and when http://gibraltarliteraryfestival.com/.