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CONTENTS

AT A GLANCE
Welcome 4
Ticket information 5
Booking your tickets 6
What's on: Friday October 27th 7
Simon Scarrow 7
What's on: Saturday October 28th 8
Storytime 8
Martin Edwards / Anne O'Brien and Joanna Hickson 9
Lindsey Davis / D. M.Mark and Andrew Martin 10
Elizabeth Chadwick / Beth Underdown and Anna Mazzola 11
Nathen Amin / Anthony Riches 12
Shrabani Basu 13
What's on: Sunday October 29th 13
Great War Britain: Lancaster 14
Roy and Lesley Adkins / Marian Veevers 15
Billy Howorth / Rachel Rhys and Sarah Franklin 16
Alison Weir 17
Venues 18
Venue map 19
FAQ 20
Contact us 23
Acknowledgements 24

www.waterstones.com
WELCOME

It is a great honour to be able to present the programme for the

first Lancaster Historical Writing Festival. This remarkable city has
served as the setting for some truly landmark events since its
founding in Roman times, and we could think of no place better to
celebrate the outstanding range of new historical fiction and non-
fiction books.

We are proud to welcome a wealth of local,national, and

international talent to Lancaster to speak about such topics as the
longest siege endured by the British Armed Forces, the history of
the classic crime novel, and Queen Victoria's relationship with her
servant, Abdul. In addition, we are pleased to showcase Lancaster's
history with two events devoted to the city and the important role it
has played in shaping the country's past. Our keynote speakers are
the renownedhistorians and authors Simon Scarrow, Shrabani
Basu, and Alison Weir.

From Ancient Rome to the Second World War via the Wars of the
Roses, the witch trials, and Romanticism, the breathtaking scope of
the writing on show at this year's festival means that no matter
your interests, you are bound to find an event to suit you.

Please join us for what promises to be an incredible feast of stories

and ideas. We look forward to seeing you there.

Emily Martin Gemma Hudson and Jennifer Dobson

Festival Founder Festival Managers

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TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for all events will be available to purchase from 9am

onFriday,August11th. See Booking Your Tickets on page6for
more information.

CONCESSIONS
We offer discounted ticket prices for concessions. This includes
students, seniors, and people with disabilities as well as
Waterstones loyalty card holders.

NOT GOT A LOYALTY CARD?

Sign up today - it's free! - and instantly benefit from discounted
tickets and exclusive early access to signed and limited edition
books. You'll also earn three points for every 1 you spend; your
points can then be used to take money off your purchases in store.

Visit waterstones.com/app for more information.

Are you a student? You'll receive ten points for every 1 you spend,
plus you get an extra 10% off on our website when you spend 25
or more if you register with UNiDAYS. Find out more at
waterstones.com/students

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BOOKING YOUR TICKETS

PRE-BOOKING IS ADVISED
Our line-up features a host of popular, well-known, and bestselling
authors, and demand for these events is likely to be high. As such,
we do advise pre-booking your ticket for any event you wish
toattend; we cannot guarantee that tickets will be available on the
door.

HOW TO BOOK
In store
Pop into either of our shops in Lancaster, located in the Marketgate
Shopping Centreand on King Street, to buy tickets for any of our
events. Don't forget your loyalty card!

Online
Visit waterstones.com/events to book tickets for any of our events.
Tickets purchased online are subject to a 10% admin charge issued
by the ticketing company.

Over the phone

Give us a call and we can process your booking over the phone.
Please have your credit/debit card ready (and your loyalty card, if
applicable).

Call our Corn Market shop on 01524 842561 or our King Street shop
on 01524 61447.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

SIMON SCARROW
7pm,The Storey
Tickets 7 general admission, 5 concessions, or 20 with a
hardback copy of Day of the Caesars (RRP 20)

Sunday Timesnumber one bestselling author Simon Scarrow opens

the festival with an engaging talk on Day of the Caesars, the
incredible sixteenth book in his critically acclaimed Eagles of the
Empire series. Hear about this fascinating new novel three weeks
before its official publication date!

The Emperor Claudius is dead. Nero rules. His half-brother

Britannicus has also laid claim to the throne. A bloody power
struggle is underway. All Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro want is
a simple army life, fighting with their brave and loyal men. But Cato
has caught the eye of rival factions determined to get him on their
side. To survive, Cato must play a cunning game, and enlist the
help of the one man in the Empire he can trust: Macro. As the rebel
force grows, legionaries and Praetorian Guards are moved like
chess pieces by powerful and shadowy figures. A political game
has created the ultimate military challenge. Can civil war be
averted? The future of the empire is in Cato's hands...

With fans including Bernard Cornwell, Simon's novels 'rank with the
best' (The Independent). He has written extensively on Ancient
Rome as well as Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

STORYTIME
10am,Waterstones Corn Market
Free to attend

Is your child dotty for dinosaurs? Potty for pirates and princesses?
Mad for museums? This special history-themed storytime is perfect
for them! Meet our enthusiastic booksellers who will read a couple
of stories before helping with some related activities.

Suitable for children ages 3+. Please note that children must be
supervised by an adult at all times.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

MARTIN EDWARDS
11am, The Storey
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

Bringing many neglected classics from the golden age of crime

back into print, the British Library Crime Classics series has seen
six books edited by Martin Edwards, who is President of the
Detection Club, Chair of the Crime Writers' Association, and an
award-winning author in his own right. Join Martin as he discusses
A Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books, the superb new companion to
the British Library's highly acclaimed series.

ANNE O'BRIEN AND JOANNA HICKSON

11:30am, The Storey
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

While former monarchs are venerated or at the very least

remembered, their family members who do not take to the throne
are often left to languish in the footnotes of history. Authors Anne
O'Brien (The Shadow Queen) and Joanna Hickson (First of the
Tudors) have a profound interest in these lesser-known characters
and strive to put them in the limelight. Join them at this enthralling
talk to find out more about the fascinating lives of Joan of Kent,
mother of King Richard II, and Jasper Tudor, half-brother to King
Henry VI, and what it takes to fictionalise real people.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

LINDSEY DAVIS
12:30pm, The Storey
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

After the Emperor Nero's suicide in 68AD there was widespread

belief that he was not dead and would return, with at least three
imposters attempting to take advantage of the Nero Redivivus
Legend. In The Third Nero, the fifth novel in the popular Flavia Albia
series, Lindsey Davis expertly and entertainingly explores this
story. A recipient of the Crime Writers' Association's Cartier
Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement, she has published more
than 25 novels set in Ancient Rome,

D. M.MARK AND ANDREW MARTIN

1pm, The Storey
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

Just how difficult was it to investigate a murder in the 18th and

19th centuries? Not only were there no fingerprinting or DNA tests
but there may well have been a cholera outbreak devastating the
city, or the only suspectsidentifiable purely by their silhouettes.
Join D. M.Mark (The Zealot's Bones) and Andrew Martin (Soot) as
they cross the Pennines in order to discuss their fantastic new
Yorkshire-set crime novels in which these premises are explored
with Dr George Green of Lancaster University.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

ELIZABETH CHADWICK
2pm, The Storey
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

Discover the passions and scandals of the 12th century with the
remarkable Eleanor of Aquitaine trilogy. Elizabeth Chadwick's latest
novel, The Autumn Throne, succeeds The Summer Queen and The
Winter Crown, completing this startlingly intimate and meticulously
researched portrait of one of history's most powerful women.
Winner of a Betty Trask Award, Elizabeth is also a member of Regia
Anglorum, an early mediaeval re-enactment society. Her 2008 novel
A Place Beyond Couragewas selected as one of the books of the
year by Waterstones.

BETH UNDERDOWN AND ANNA MAZZOLA

2:30pm, The Storey
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

Throughout history women have been persecuted and vilified, tried

for being witches and hung for notorious murders. Only in recent
years have their stories started to come to light. Join Beth
Underdown (The Witchfinder's Sister) and Anna Mazzola (The
Unseeing) as they discuss their accomplished debut novels, based
on the real-life exploits of infamous witchfinder MatthewHopkins
and his sister Aliceand Edgware Road murder suspect Sarah Gale
respectively.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

NATHEN AMIN
3:30pm, The Storey
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

The House of Beaufort played a pivotal role in the Wars of the

Roses, being chief supporters of the House of Lancaster and
lending legitimacy to Henry VII's claim to the throne. But their story
remains largely untold, until now. Join Nathen Amin, author of The
House of Beaufort, to find out more about this incredible chapter of
England's - and Lancaster's - history.Founder of the Henry Tudor
Society, Nathen is an expert on the Wars of the Roses. He appeared
on the BBC Four programme British History's Biggest Fibs earlier
this year alongside Lucy Worsley.

ANTHONY RICHES
4pm, The Storey
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

The Year of the Four Emperors was a dark, tumultuous time in

Rome: rebellion was rife, the future was uncertain, and short-lived
Emperor Galba made the fatal mistake of dismissing the Batavians
of the Imperial Bodyguard. From the author of the bestselling
Empire series comes an epic new story: that of the Batavi uprising.
Anthony Riches will discuss Onslaught, the second novel in his
outstanding new Centurions trilogy, with fellow author David Mark.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

SHRABANI BASU
7pm,The Storey
Tickets 7 general admission, 5 concessions, or 12.99with
apaperback copy of Victoria & Abdul (RRP 9.99)

Shrabani Basu, author of Victoria & Abdul: The Extraordinary Story of

the Queen's Closest Confidant, headlines our Saturday programming
with a talk on this remarkable true story.

Tall, handsome Abdul Karim was just twenty-four years old when he
arrived in England from Agra to wait at tables during Queen
Victoria's Golden Jubilee.Within a year, he was established as a
powerful figure at court, becoming the queen's teacher, or Munshi.
Her intense and controversial relationship with the Munshi led to a
near revolt in the royal household.

Victoria & Abdul explores how a young Indian Muslim came to play a
central role at the heart of the Empire at a time when independence
movements in the sub-continent were growing in force.

The film adaptation is due for cinematic release on September

15th,starring Dame Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, and Eddie Izzard, and
directed by Stephen Frears (The Queen, Philomena). In addition to
being a respected journalist, Shrabani also established theNoor
Inayat Khan Memorial Trust and played a pivotal role in the
installation of a memorial to Noor in London's Gordon Square.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

GREAT WAR BRITAIN: LANCASTER

1pm,City Museum
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, including
the deaths of over a thousand 'Men of Lancaster'. The authors of
the recently published Great War Britain: Lancaster will talk about
their research and present a unique account of the local reality of a
global conflict, offering an intimate portrayal of Lancaster and its
people living in the shadow of 'the war to end all wars'.

The King's Own Royal Regiment Museum, housed within the City
Museum, will feature the enthralling exhibition Boomtown: From
Front Line to White Lundat the time of this talk. Entry to the
exhibition is free, and Peter Donnelly, museum curator and one of
the authors of Great War Britain: Lancaster,will be on hand to
answer any of your questions.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

ROY AND LESLEY ADKINS

1pm, Maritime Museum
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

Renowned historians Roy and Lesley Adkins bring the unbelievable

story of the Great Siege of Gibraltar to Lancaster.For over three
and a half years, from 1779 to 1783, the tiny territory of Gibraltar
was besieged and blockaded, on land and at sea, by the
overwhelming forces of Spain and France. It remains the longest
siege endured by the British Armed Forces. Find out about the
extraordinary events that took place during this timewitha
fascinatingpresentationfrom two experts in the field.

MARIAN VEEVERS
2:30pm,City Museum
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

More commonly accustomed to writing historical fiction under the

name of Anna Dean, Marian Veevers joins us to discuss her first
non-fiction book, Jane and Dorothy.Jane Austen and Dorothy
Wordsworth were born just four years apart, in the 1770s, in a world
torn between heady revolutionary ideas and fierce conservatism.
Join Marian, expertly placed as a guide for the Wordsworth Trust at
Dove Cottage, as she compares their upbringing and education,
home lives and loves and their emotional and creative worlds.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

BILLY HOWORTH
3pm,Quaker Meeting House
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

Discover all about the history of Lancaster with author and

archaeologist Billy Howorth. Complete with a stunning presentation
of old postcard photographs, this talk offers a fascinating window
into the history of the city, from its Roman origins to vast
expansion during the Georgian era and reputation for
manufacturing in the Victorian age, as well as its role in the Wars
of the Roses and the Pendle Witch Trials. A must for any
Lancastrian!

RACHEL RHYS AND SARAH FRANKLIN

3pm,Quaker Meeting House
Tickets 5 general admission/3 concessions

The Second World War may have been fought primarily on the
battlefields of Europe but its impact was global, with ordinary
citizens of all backgrounds and nationalities among those most
affected. Join Rachel Rhys (Dangerous Crossing) and Sarah Franklin
(Shelter) as they discuss the tale of a woman aboard a cruise liner
when the war begins, the Women's Timber Corps, and World War
Two literature while posing the question: amidst the chaos of war,
what would you fight to protect? Rachel and Sarah will be in
conversation with Dr Sara Wasson of Lancaster University.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

ALISON WEIR
5pm, Shire Hall at Lancaster Castle
Tickets 7 general admission, 5concessions,or 20 with
ahardback copy of Queens of the Conquest(RRP 20)

Renowned historian Alison Weir closes the festival with an

astounding glimpse into the world of the female English royalty.
InQueens of the Conquest, the first volume of an epic new series,
Alison strips away centuries of romantic mythology and prejudice
to reveal the lives of England's queens in the century after the
Norman Conquest.

Beginning with Matilda of Flanders, who supported William the

Conqueror in his invasion of England in 1066, and culminating in
the turbulent life of the Empress Maud, who claimed to be Queen of
England in her own right and fought a bitter war to that end, the
five Norman queens emerge as hugely influential figures and
fascinating characters. Much more than a series of individual
biographies, Queens of the Conquest is a seamless tale of
interconnected lives and a rich portrait of English history in a time
of flux.

Alison is the author ofseven novels and 18 non-fiction titles,

most of which focus onthe Tudor period.She has sold more than
one million books in the UK alone, making her the fifth bestselling
historian since records began in 1997.

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VENUES

ACCESSIBILITY
We endeavour to make our events accessible for all. For specific
information on venue accessibility, including parking, please
contact the venue directly.

VENUES
1.Lancaster Castle 5.The Storey
Castle Parade Meeting House Lane
Lancaster LA1 1YJ Lancaster LA1 1TH
01524 64998 01524582394

2.Lancaster City Museum 6.Waterstones

Market Street Unit 5/6 Corn Market
Lancaster LA1 1HT Lancaster LA1 1AL
01524 64637 01524 842561

3.Maritime Museum 7.Waterstones

25 St George's Quay 2-8 King Street
Lancaster LA1 1RB Lancaster LA1 1JN
01524 382264 01524 61477

4.Quaker Meeting House

Meeting House Lane
Lancaster LA1 1TX
0152462971

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VENUES

MAP

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FAQ

GENERAL QUESTIONS
Is the advertised time for doors opening or for the event starting?
The event will begin at the time stated in this programme. Doors for
each event will open approximately half an hour before the
advertised start time. Each event will last for roughly an hour,
excluding time for the book signing afterwards.

Can I take photographs?

Photographs may be taken discretely with the author's permission.
Flash must not be used. Photography is not permitted in the Shire
Hall at Lancaster Castle.

Can I record the event?

Video and audio recordings are not permitted.

Can I get a photograph with the author after the event?

Posed photography with the author will depend on the time
available after the event; it cannot be guaranteed.

Will the author sign copies of their backlist?

Most authors are happy to, though this will depend on the time they
have available after the event. You may also be asked to wait until
the end, especially if you have a significant amount of backlist, in
the interests of fairness and so the author can meet as many
people as possible. If time is a factor, we may have to limit the
signing to copies of their new titles only.

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FAQ

Will Waterstones be selling the authors' books at each event?

Absolutely!

Will Waterstones be able to accept card payments on the day?

We will do our best to have a portable card machine with us,
though naturally this can only be in one place at once. We advise
bringing cash if you are able to.

Please also note that we are unable to add points to your

Waterstones loyalty card outside the shop. You are welcome to
bring your receipt into one of our shops after the event and we will
happily add the points to your card then.

I can't make it to an event. Would Waterstones get a copy of an

author's new book signed for me?
We are happy to try but we cannot guarantee it. Please speak to a
bookseller for more information.

I would like to attend an event but I require disabled access. Do the

venues have this?
We endeavour to make our events accessible to all. Please contact
the venue directly to confirm accessibility. Contact information for
each venue is available on page18.

I'm an author. Can I speak at the festival?

Unfortunately not. Our programme is now finalised and we hope
there is something for everyone.

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FAQ

QUESTIONS ABOUT TICKETS

I paid for a book as part of my ticket. When/where do I collect it?
If you have paid for the book and ticket option for a specific event,
you will be able to collect your book on the door up to half an hour
before that event begins. In other words, your book will be at the
venue waiting for you. There is no guarantee it will be pre-signed.

I have lost my ticket. What do I do?

To quote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, don't panic! If you
bought your ticket in store or over the phone, please contact the
shop directly.We will take your name and contact information
when you first book so we can check our ticket list and confirm the
purchase.

If you bought your ticket online, please email

lancaster@waterstones.com and we can confirm the purchase.

I bought a ticket online but haven't received a confirmation email.

Please check your spam folder first, then email
lancaster@waterstones.com and we can confirm the purchase.

I want to buy tickets for multiple events. Is there a discount?

Each event is individually priced with no multi-event ticket or
discount available. There is a generous discount available for
concessions and loyalty card holders. If you don't have a loyalty
card, you can sign up for one for free.

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CONTACT US

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

If our FAQ hasn't answered your question, please get in touch.

Waterstones Corn Market

Unit 5/6
Corn Market
Lancaster
LA1 1AL

01524 842561 WaterstonesLancsCM

lancaster@waterstones.com @WaterstonesLCM

Waterstones King Street
2-8 King Street
Lancaster
LA1 1JN

01524 61477

lancasterkingst@waterstones.com

Follow the festival's social media pages for the latest news and
updates. Share your thoughts with us using #LHWF17

LancsHWF @LancsHWF

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

THANK YOU
This festival would not have been possible without the kindness
and assistance of the following professionals:
Susan Ashworth of Lancashire Museums
Alison Barrow of Transworld
Emily Burns of Bonnier Zaffre
Sophie Calder of HarperCollins
Hayley Camis of Little, Brown
Phillip Dean of Amberley Publishing
Gillian Derbyshire of Carnegie Publishing
Peter Donnelly, King's Own Royal Regiment Museum
Jaime Frost of HarperCollins
Alistair Gault of the Lancaster Quaker Meeting House
Kerry Hood of Hodder & Stoughton
Ceri Maxwell-Hughes of Penguin Random House
Stephanie Melrose of Little, Brown
Colin Penny of Lancaster Castle
Anthea Purkis of the Maritime Museum
Katie Read of READ Media
Anna Ridley of Penguin Random House
Millie Seaward of Headline
Kerry Shillito of The Storey
Rosie Stephen of Hodder & Stoughton
Maria Vassilopoulos of The British Library
Thanks also to all the authors who participated in this year's
festival, and to everyone who attended.

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