Discover how South London serves as a powerful backdrop for thrilling and compelling fiction in this engaging author talk, chaired by journalist and critic Suzi Feay, this event offers a fascinating insight into the local inspiration behind the author’s storytelling.
Katherine Faulkner, following the success of Greenwich Park, discusses her gripping new psychological thriller The Break-In – a twisted tale of secrets, survival, and shocking revelations.
“Katherine Faulkner is the master of throwing ordinary women into extraordinary, what-would-you-do situations. With her razor-sharp takes on middle class motherhood, this is an up-all-night thriller packed with style, acuity and intrigue.” Abigail Dean, author of Sunday Times bestselling Girl A
Lisa Smith introduces her debut novel, Jamaica Road – a transformative love story set in 1980s South London that explores race, class, and the complexities of belonging.
“A tender, marvellous ode to love in all its forms: familial, communal, romantic. Written with care and wisdom, these characters are some of the most memorable fictional persons I’ve come across in a long time. Lisa Smith is an inspiration.” Alexia Arthurs, author of How To Love a Jamaican