Myth.Magic.Murder

These are the words with which we are introduced to The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman. It's a heady combination for any lover of gothic fiction and to top it all it is set in Wales. I loved this book and I am sure any of you are historic fiction readers will do too. You can hear all about it, and get a copy too, at this forthcoming event organised by Gwisgo Bookworm.

Wednesday 7th May 7pm

Susan Stokes-Chapman in Conversation

Venue: Royal British Legion Hall, Victoria St, Aberaeron, SA46 0JB

Susan Stokes-Chapman, best selling author of the historical novel Pandora, will be joining us to discuss her second novel The Shadow Key that is now available in paperback.The Shadow Key is an intriguing gothic mystery that connects beautifully with the Welsh landscape, language and mythology – this is the heart of the novel, described by the author as her love letter to Wales. Set in Meirionydd in 1783, Dr Henry Talbot has been dismissed from his post in London. The only job he can find is in Wales where he can’t speak the language, belief in myth and magic is rife, and the villagers treat him with suspicion. When Henry discovers his predecessor died under mysterious circumstances, he is determined to find answers. 

Guaranteed to be a fascinating evening as Susan talks about writing historical fiction and what inspired her to write this ‘love letter’ to Wales.

£12 ticket to include a signed copy of one of Susan’s books

£5 ticket, entry only

Tickets are available to buy here or pop in the shop.