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This book tells the fascinatingstory of the 1,400 + artworksamassed by the art-dealer and Nazi collaborator, Hildebrand Gurlitt, andkept hidden for 65 years in a Munich apartment. Catherine untangles aweb of deceit and silence that has prevented the heirs of Jewish collectorsfrom recovering art, including works by Matisse, Picasso, Degas, Dix andDurer, stolen from their families more than seven decades ago by theNazis.

Catherine Hickley has had a long career in journalism, working inSwitzerland, Hungary and Germany. Now based in Berlin, she has reportedon arts and culture for Bloomberg News for eight years and is a leadingvoice worldwide in the field of Nazi-looted art.

The Munich Art Hoard will be published mid - September 2015.

Sorted! The Good Psychopath’s Guide ToBossing Your Life

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An afternoon with Andy McNab and Kevin Duttondiscussing how to win your everyday battles

Methodist Church, Princess Street

and more...BIOGRAPHY, ART,HISTORY, CRIME,SPORT

Patrick Gale

James Holland

Andy McNab &Kevin Dutton

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David Starkey

Vanessa Tait

Matthew Parker

Mere Golf Resort and Spa

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12 noon for 12.30 pm

Book Signing

A Literary Lunch with Martin Edwards

The Golden Age of Murder

Book Signing

Knutsford LiteratureFestival

Methodist Church,Princess Street

Andy McNab, a diagnosed psychopath (albeit a good one), and KevinDutton, who studies psychopaths, have put together what they call theSeven Deadly Wins. These are the personality quirks that make up thedifference between you and a psychopath. It’s for you to see if theirtheories stand up.

Kevin Dutton is a research psychologist at the Calleva Research Centre forEvolution and Human Science at Magdalen College, Oxford. He is theauthor of the acclaimed Flipnosis: The Art of Split-Second Persuasion.

Andy McNab, a former member of theBritish Army, was the most highlydecorated serving soldier when hefinally left the SAS. Since then, he hasbecome an author of many books inaddition to his best-selling Nick Stonethrillers.

This second collaboration will bepublished in September 2015.

Book Signing

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1 Brian Cathcart gives us a fascinating account of one of the mostsignificant moments in British history

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A real-life detective story investigating how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literaryclub, transformed crime fiction, writing bookscasting new light on unsolved murders whilsthiding clues to their own darkest secrets.

This is the first book about the Detection Club,the world’s most famous and curious socialnetwork of crime writers. Drawing on years of in-depth research, it reveals the astonishingstory of how members such as Agatha Christieand Dorothy L. Sayers reinvented detectivefiction.

Local author, Martin Edwards, is an award-winning crime writer whose sixth and mostrecent Lake District Mystery is The Frozen Shroud.An earlier book in the series, The Coffin Trail, was short-listed for theTheakston's Award.

“Crime fiction is driven by death. In this entertaining book, Edwardsensures that dozens of authorial corpses are gloriously reborn.”Mark Lawson The Guardian

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In 1815, London had 56newspapers, but, as thebiggest news story of theday unfolded on the blood-soaked battlefield ofWaterloo, there was not asingle journalist to reportfrom the war-zone or towitness Wellington’sfamous victory.

Brian Cathcart tells theextraordinary, tragi-comictale of the feverish 3-daydash to bring the news toLondon. His dramaticstory is inter-cut withdetails of the battle itself,the Fleet Street of theday and vivid portraits ofthe leading players. He has visited thebattlefield, travelled the messengers’ routes and drawn on years ofresearch in four countries to unearth new information and bring us hisstrikingly original perspective.

Brian is Professor of Journalism at Kingston University, London. He hasbeen Deputy Editor of The Independent on Sunday, Assistant Editor of TheNew Statesman and is also a winner of the Orwell Prize and the CWA GoldDagger for non-fiction.

“An entertaining, expertly-researched account… exuberant.” Financial Times

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THE NEWS FROM WATERLOO: The Race to tell Britain of Wellington’s Victory

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The Munich Art Hoard: Hitler’s Dealer andHis Secret Legacy

Catherine Hickley illuminates a dark period of German history

Book Signing

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For 70 years, we have looked at this conflict inmuch the same way, particularly when itcomes to the war in the western theatre. In thissweeping narrative history, the first of threevolumes, James deploys deep research, incisiveanalysis and a profound sense of humanity torevise and enhance our understanding of one ofthe most significant events in history.

James Holland is a Sunday Times bestsellingauthor, historian and TV personality. He hasfronted a number of BBC programmes includinga documentary on the famous Dambusters’mission. His most recent appearance was duringthe 2015 VE Day anniversary celebrations. James’previous books include The Battle of Britain, DamBusters and The Battle for Malta.

“The magnificent and hugely readable War in the West is set fairto become one of the truly great multi – volume histories ofWW2.” Andrew Roberts

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The Looking Glass House A novel by Vanessa Tait inspired by her greatgrandmother, Alice Liddell

Methodist Church, Princess Street

8Saturday 10th October

11.30 pm

Methodist Church, Princess Street

Book Signing

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A Place Called Winter

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Friday 9th October

After an illicit affair, Harry Cane is faced withshameful exposure and arrest. Forced by thepressures of social convention to abandon hiswife, family and wealthy lifestyle, he emigrates tothe harsh world of the newly-colonised Canadianprairies to start a new life in the bleakest ofconditions as a frontiersman.

Loosely based on the mysterious life of his own great-grandfather, Patrick’snovel explores Harry’s fight for physical survival and spiritual self-discovery, and the steely determination of the early settlers to tame thewildernesses of Canada’s frontier.

One of our best-loved novelists, this is Patrick’s first historical novel and astriking departure from the Cornish settings of his sixteenprevious books which include A Perfectly Good Man, TheWhole Day Through and Notes From An Exhibition.

“His most powerfully moving novel yet.” The Independent

Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderlandcelebrates its 150th anniversary this year.

The novel tells the story of Mary Prickettas she takes up her post as governess tothe daughters of the Dean of ChristChurch. Mary meets Charles Dodgson(Lewis Carroll), the mathematics tutor, at aparty at the Deanery and wonders if he maybe the person to transform her life.Flattered by his attentions, Mary begins tobelieve that she could be more than just anoverlooked, dowdy governess and proceedsto turn all the lives around her topsy-turvy inpursuit of her obsession.

Vanessa’s first novel draws on family treasures and stories of the 'original'Alice, the little girl in Lewis Carroll’s world - famous children’s story.

“Extensively researched, Tait’s engaging novel peeps behind Carroll’sstory.” Rachel Hoyes The Telegraph

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Goldeneye - Where Bond Was Born:Ian Fleming’s Jamaica

Matthew Parker gives a revealing insight into thelife, loves and work of Ian Fleming

Methodist Church, Princess Street

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Saturday 10th October

2.30 pm

Book Signing

Refreshments available

Set against the background of Jamaica’s struggle forindependence and the decline of the British Empire,Matthew explores Ian Fleming’s life at his belovedholiday - home, Goldeneye, his passionate love ofthe island, his marriage to Ann, Lady Rothermereand the creation of James Bond, Secret Agent 007,soon to become one of our enduring nationalcultural icons.

“Goldeneye” is a fascinating story, peopled with thecolourful fictional characters of Fleming’simagination and the real-life glitterati - writers,artists, aristocrats, politicians and film-stars - whocomprised his circle.

Born in Central America, Matthew is an historian and journalist. He haswritten for most UK national newspapers, History Today and The LiteraryReview. His previous books include Monte Casino, Panama Fever and TheSugar Barons.

“An amazing portrayal of British racial and colonial attitudes in the 1950’sand 60’s.” Andrea Levy The Independent

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Magna Carta: The True Story Behind the CharterDavid Starkey discusses his latest bookPatrick Gale introduces his latest novel, a passionate love-story

and compelling human drama

Methodist Church, Princess Street

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Sunday 11th October

2.30 pm Book Signing

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At Runnymede on 15th June 1215, the seal ofKing John was attached to the Magna Carta,and peace descended upon the land. But isit true? Often viewed as a victory for thepeople over the monarchy and a cornerstone ofdemocracy, the true significance of Magna Cartais frequently misunderstood and misrepresented.

To mark the 800th anniversary of the signing ofMagna Carta, David Starkey, a leadingconstitutional historian, paints a vivid portrait ofthe years 1215 - 1225. He tells a story oftreachery and idealism, politics and peace-making that is surprising and enthralling.

David is the author of several bestselling historical titles includingElizabeth: Apprenticeship, Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII and Henry:Victorious Prince. He is a winner of the WH Smith Prize and NortonMedlicott Medal for Services to History. He is well-known for his historicaltelevision series and for his radio broadcasts.

“Starkey is an impressive scholar. In Magna Carta, his crisp story - telling,based around short chapters and rolling rhetoric- is extremely entertaining.”Dan Jones Mail on Sunday

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Summer’s Crown - The Story of Cricket’sCounty Championship

In entertaining style Stephen Chalke tells the story ofEnglish county cricket

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Wednesday 7th October

Leicester Warren Hall, Bexton Lane

Sponsored by the England and Wales CricketBoard, this lavishly produced book celebrates125 years of cricket’s County Championship:from WG Grace facing the first ball in May 1890 to Joe Root leading out the triumphantYorkshire team in September 2014.

Stephen Chalke has developed his own style of writing about the game of cricket: a mix ofstory-telling, oral history and social observation.

His books have won several awards - from Wisden, MCC and the NationalSporting Club.

A lively and humorous speaker, drawing on the skills he developed as adrama student in the 1960’s, his talk will throw a fascinating light on howcricket reflects the social changes that have occurred since Victorian times.

“…a superb book by a writer with a finely tuned ear for the subtle cadencesof the game.” The Cricketer

A CURIOUS FRIENDSHIP: The Story of aBluestocking and a Bright Young Thing

Anna Thomasson explores the intimate and unlikely friendshipbetween the artist Rex Whistler and the writer Edith Olivier

Leicester Warren Hall, Bexton Lane

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2.30 pm

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When Edith Olivier and Rex Whistler met she was 51; he was 19. But,divided as they were by age, outlook and class, the unusual, platonic yetintense relationship which developed between them lasted from 1925 untilWhistler’s death in Normandy in 1944.

Anna’s fascinating book is part-biography and part-social history. Not onlydoes she use their friendship to tell the stories of their lives, but, in doingso, she opens a window onto their élite cultural circle - some of the finestwriters, artists and musicians of the age, Siegfried Sassoon, WilliamWalton, Diana Cooper, Cecil Beaton, the Mitfords and the Sitwells - whogathered at Edith’s country home to romance and talk and play.

Anna Thomasson is a cultural historian. She lives in London and this isher first book.

“A vibrant, admirably researched debut….. a non-fictional ‘BridesheadRevisited.” The Bookseller

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The War In The West: A New History

Methodist Church,Princess Street

Thursday 8th October

James Holland introduces Volume 1: The Rise & Fall of Germany1939-1941

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