An Evening With Kate Kemp - Waterstones York

Schedule

Tue Mar 24 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Waterstones | York, EN

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We're delighted to announce an evening with Kate Kemp (The Grapevine), taking place on Tuesday 24th March at 7pm
About this Event

We're pleased to announce an evening with Kate Kemp at Waterstones York on Tuesday 24th March at 7pm!
Our doors will open at 6.45pm for customer entry to the event.
Lite refreshments will be served and the evening will include a question and answer session between James and the audience, followed by a book signing.
Tickets:
General Admission £6
Waterstones Plus Card Holders £4
Book and Ticket £15
More about the book: Grapevine by Kate Kemp
Australia, 1979.
It's the height of summer and on a quiet suburban cul-de-sac a housewife is scrubbing the yellow and white chequered tiles of her bathroom floor. But all is not as it seems. For one thing, it's 3 a.m. For another, she is trying desperately to remove all traces of blood before they stain. Her husband seems remarkably calm, considering their neighbour has just been murdered.


As the sun rises on Warrah Place, news of Antonio Marietti's death spreads like wildfire, gossip is exchanged in whispers and suspicion mounts. Twelve-year-old Tammy launches her own investigation, determined to find out what happened, but she is not the only one whose well-meaning efforts uncover more mysteries than they solve. There are secrets behind every closed door in the neighbourhood - and the identity of the murderer is only one of them . . .

Richly atmospheric and simmering with tension, The Grapevine is an acutely observed debut novel about prejudice and suspicion, the hidden lives of women, and how the ties that bind a community can also threaten to break it.

What readers are saying aboutThe Grapevine:
'A brilliant debut novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A gripping suburban drama steeped in mystery and neighbourhood intrigue' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A compelling blend of psychological suspense and domestic drama' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'An absolutely brilliant read which I couldn't consume quick enough. And that plot twist at the end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Kept me up all night' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Accessibility notes:

Our shop has step free access from the street.

We have two customer bathrooms (baby changing facilities are on the ground floor).

A customer lift is available and the customer cafe (located on the first floor) closes at 5pm.

Waterstones staff will be on hand throughout the event to support with queries and queue management throughout.

Unfortunately, there is no access for cars down Coney Street until 6.30pm this includes Taxis.


Please telephone or email the shop if you require assistance on the day.

Telephone number 01904 620 784

Email: [email protected]

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Waterstones, 15 Coney Street, York, United Kingdom

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