Join us in conversation with Stephen May about his fantastic new historical novel, which explores the unsolved mystery of socialist politician Victor Grayson's disappearance in 1920. Intriguing, original and convincing, Green Ink has been highlighted by The Times in their Books to Look Out for in 2025 list.
Join us in conversation with Naomi Kelsey about her gripping new historical fiction novel, The Darkening Globe, a page-turning psychological mystery set in Elizabethan England.
Join us in conversation with Elizabeth O’Connor about her beautifully evocative debut novel Whale Fall, a book which saw fantastic media reviews and is now out in paperback.
Set on a remote island off the coast of Wales on the cusp of the Second World War, this is a haunting and atmospheric story of change, longing and rural community.
Author Toby Virgo will transport us to Victorian London where we once again meet Carter the Cabman in his haunting new short story, The Dead Who Bury Us, which is set on All Hallows’ Eve in 1888. Following the tradition of chilling stories on long nights over the Christmas period, we think this is a perfect way to celebrate the season!
Join us in conversation with Naomi Kelsey to hear about her gripping new historical fiction novel, Pale Mistress, an innovative and compelling reimagining of Othello from the point of view of Bianca.
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Part Shakespearean retelling, part psychological thriller, Pale Mistress powerfully gives voice to a mysterious and maligned character, exploring the human cost of love, envy and ambition while weaving in the making and breaking of one of Shakespeare’s most notorious villains, Iago.
Join us in conversation with author and filmmaker Jack Jewers to discuss his much anticipated follow-up to The Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys.
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Jack’s new historical crime fiction crossover, Seething Lane, brings to life the 17th century world of restoration theatre and the fallout from the scandalous affairs of King Charles II by re-imagining Samuel Pepys’ famous diary, balancing historical authenticity with sharp, lively, contemporary writing.
