Thursday 15th August, 7pm. Hereford Town Hall.
Ticket only £8
Ticket and 1 copy of the book £24
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The Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lady of Hay returns with a spellbinding tale of love, ambition, and secrets that have lain silent for over a thousand years. Barbara will be in conversation with Alexandra James.
The lost legend of a Welsh princess. The dream of a handsome man the Emperor of Rome no less. He came to Wales to find a wife. Or that is what they say…
Those customers who buy a book and ticket option before 23:59 on July 31st will automatically be entered into a special pre-order competition which guarantees a signed and dedicated copy of the book and also include the chance to win a Welsh Luxury Foods Hamper.
The Story Spinner
The land of the Silures, 382 AD
Elen is a princess promised to a general of Rome. Macsen came to Wales seeking an alliance that would advance his quest for power.
Despite warnings her marriage is destined for heartache, Elen is determined to honour her vows.
But this union will change her destiny forever…
Camp Meadow, 2024
Cadi is a writer who has discovered Elen’s lost story. As she puts pen to paper, she hears the sound of ghostly marching feet.
Opening the gate to the ancient meadow behind her cottage, could the secret behind Elen’s fate lie closer than she thinks?
But someone is desperate to keep the past buried, plotting to destroy the meadow…
Can Cadi uncover Elen’s story before it’s lost to time?
A historian by training, Barbara Erskine is the author of many bestselling novels that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural, plus three collections of short stories. Her books have appeared in at least twenty-six languages. Her first novel, Lady of Hay, has sold over three million copies worldwide. She lives with her family in Hay-on-Wye.
Alexandra first read The Lady of Hay when she married a Herefordshire Farmer almost forty years ago. She loved the book and it became a mission of hers to meet Barbara so she could tell her how admired she was. Having run Broadfield Court for twenty years she was excited when she booked the Hay writers summer lunch and the guest speaker was Barbara Erskine! They have been firm friends ever since. Alex is an actress and a member of The Royal Shakespeare company where she has worked with many wonderful actors. Sir Derek Jacobi is godfather to her children.