The TableMinis Bakes, Bites & Breakfast Book Club: The Formidable Miss Cassidy

The TableMinis Bakes, Bites & Breakfast Book Club: The Formidable Miss Cassidy

📚 What happens when a Victorian governess meets the supernatural legends of old Singapore?

This June, we are staying a little closer to home – though a home from a very different century. We’re traveling back to 1890s Singapore to meet a woman who has faced down worse in her life than a pontianak. Join us as we discuss The Formidable Miss Cassidy by Mei Han Boey – a delightful blend of historical fiction, witty comedy, and spine-chilling local horror.

Step into a world of stiff upper lips and sarong-clad ghosts as we explore this Epigram Fiction Prize-winning tale of hauntings and heritage

Leda Cassidy is not your average governess. Arriving in a Singapore filled with colonial tensions and ancient mysteries, she soon finds herself navigating more than just the social graces of the era. From pontianaks in the shadows to the indefatigable businessman, Mr Kay Wing Tong, Mei Han Boey’s novel is a love letter to Singaporean mythology wrapped in a sharp, humorous narrative. We’ll be discussing the "formidable" nature of the protagonist, the intersection of British and Malayan ghost stories, and why this book is the perfect spooky-yet-cozy read.

As per usual, there’ll be good company, good conversation, and some very good food!!

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What to Expect

• Focused discussion on the featured book

• A light introduction to TTRPG culture (and how to run a "Monster of the Week" session in colonial Singapore!)

• A community breakfast experience

• Random musings about life

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Event Details

• Hosted by: Nicholas B. Chua

• Location: TableMinis Studio (10 Arumugam Road #08-02 Singapore 409957)

• Date: 27th June 2026

• Time: 11AM - 12:30PM

• Price: $5 Entry | $8 Entry with a Bite

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