Join us for the much anticipated return of crime writer Gay Marris to discuss her new novel, The Beasts of the Black Loch. This richly imagined mystery set in remote Scotland is infused with Gay’s knowledge of the natural world from her career as a research scientist, and takes us on a twisty investigation (unofficially) led by animal behavioural expert Dr Ava Dickens following a death accepted by most as accidental — but Ava knows this explanation doesn’t add up.
Join us in conversation with Ava Glass, author of perfectly paced thrillers who has been dubbed “The new Queen of Spy Fiction” by The Guardian and whose earlier book The Traitors “Delivers everything fans of spy fiction could want: an absorbing plot, shadowy characters, page-gripping tension” according to The Washington Post, who chose it as a Book of the Year. Ava’s latest book, The Hiding Season, is an unputdownable novel that explores the collateral damage of an FBI operation gone wrong.
Join us to celebrate the publication of the brand-new and completely addictive psychological thriller from acclaimed author Kate Gray. Welcome to the Family transports readers to beautiful Tuscany in this pacy destination page-turner simmering with tension. Nikki Smith describes the characters as “brilliantly drawn and I never knew quite who to trust” with twists which are “whip smart and kept me guessing until the very last page”, and we totally agree!
Join us for a gripping and heart wrenching locked room drama from Ellie Levenson, who is certainly a debut novelist to watch! Sarah Jessica Parker “adored Room 706” and said of the novel that it is “as tender as it is surprising… a gripping interrogation of womanhood” (which is) “poignant, immersive, and utterly human”. Room 706 is a thrilling, thought provoking and deeply compelling story which will make a fantastic book club choice, so we’re very excited to chat with Ellie about it at this event!
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.
