Such Sweet Sorrow: The Darker Side of Our Chocolatiers and Confectioners is coming to the Woodend Library in time for Library Lovers’ Day on Friday, February 14.
Starting with an exploration of the dark and tragic stories of confectioners in the district using local archival records, the presentation draws on material from the Bendigo Regional Archive Centre’s former Such Sweet Sorrow exhibition.
Guests will be treated to the tales of the remarkable Mrs Rees of Chewton, the tragic returned soldier Percy Smith and his French confectioner wife, elephants, pregnant house breakers and everything in between.
To sweeten the experience, local chocolatiers, Sisko Chocolates, will be on hand to talk about the evolution of chocolate making and provide samples of their wares.
Tickets are free but strictly limited, and bookings are essential via the Goldfields Libraries website. Content is designed for mature audiences only and is not recommended for children.
Such Sweet Sorrow: The Darker Side of Our Chocolatiers and Confectioners will be presented by the Bendigo Regional Archives Centre and Sisko Chocolates at Woodend Library, on Friday, February 14, at 4pm.
Entry is free. Bookings can be made via: eventbrite.com.au
