The Harbour Gallery, 8th May
The Harbour Gallery Jersey hosted a warm and engaging evening with author Rachael Dymski as part of the Liberation 80 celebrations. Surrounded by local art and an intimate audience, Dymski shared the inspiration behind her debut historical novel The Women of Jersey Island, which follows the courageous efforts of three women who join the island’s secret resistance during the German Occupation of 1940. Drawing on her own family’s Jersey roots and interviews with Occupation survivors, Dymski’s reading brought both emotion and authenticity to the event. Guests enjoyed wine, nibbles, and a vibrant Q & A session, where Rachael spoke about the challenges of historical fiction, the importance of memory, and the resilience of islanders during the war. The evening offered a thoughtful reflection on Jersey’s past and a celebration of storytelling’s power to preserve it.
