First in the line-up is Kate Foster, whose best-selling debut novel The Maidens has been longlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction. Kate enjoys exploring themes of historical retellings and women in history, with her latest novel, The King’s Witches, telling the story of Princess Anna of Denmark, a young woman betrothed to King James VI of Scotland. She will be joining Kemps on September 11th and this event will be perfect for lovers of historical fiction, particularly those who delight in the sub-genre of ‘witch-lit.
’ On the following Saturday, Harry Whittaker, the son of renowned author Lucinda Riley, will be visiting Kemps. He has co-authored the international best-seller and conclusion of the acclaimed Seven Sisters series, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt, so come along and chat with Harry about how it felt to complete his late mother's popular book series and discuss any future endeavours he has of his own. He will also be signing copies of The Hidden Girl.
As well as events centring around fiction, Kemps will be hosting a series of non-fictional events including well-known historian and broadcaster, Dan Jones. Dan has written and hosted many television shows including ‘Henry VIII and His Six Wives’, ‘Britain’s Bloody Crown’, and the acclaimed Netflix series 'Secrets of Great British Castles.’ His newest book, Henry V: The Astonishing Rise of England’s Greatest Warrior King, offers a nuanced portrayal of the medieval king and the events that cha.