An Interview with Hester Musson: author of The Night Hag and The Beholders

Schedule

Sat Jul 11 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Govan Old Parish Church | Glasgow, SC

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Bestselling author Hester Musson discusses her thrilling new historical mystery with archaeologist Alan Leslie at Govan Old Church.
About this Event

A Special Invitation

Please join us at the home of the Govan Stones to learn more about Hester's experiences in writing The Night Hag.

This interview will be conducted in the intimate surroundings of Govan Old's Steven Chapel. Ticket numbers are limited so please only book if you know you can attend.

Part of the inaugural Govan Book Festival. Events taking place at the Govan Stones between June and late August 2026.


What is The Night Hag by Hester Musson about?

'Fans of Sarah Waters and Hilary Mantel will love this' LAURA SHEPPERSON

'Unsettling, claustrophobic and compelling' KATE RIORDAN

'Gripping frightening and wholly original' JODIE MATTHEWS

'A chillingly Gothic tale that is exquisitely written' TOBI COVENTRY

The thrilling new historical mystery from the acclaimed, bestselling author of The Beholders.

Scotland, 1886. Lil, a keen archaeologist, has arrived at Pitcarden to lead a dig on a Bronze Age burial mound. Having escaped the clutches of her mother, a famous medium, and committed herself to a life of rational enquiry, she is determined to unearth the treasures buried deep, despite growing protests from the nearby villagers.

But Lil is also privately plagued by nightmares which haunt her sleep and by memories of her former life. Caught in a fight between science and superstition, Lil confides in a mysterious doctor who she hopes might cure her night terrors once and for all. But who exactly is this doctor that Lil has trusted with her most intimate fears? And what secrets from her past might she be digging up, along with a long-lost hoard?

From the bestselling author of The Beholders comes this unputdownable historical mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.


Access Information/ Limitations

Renovations at Govan Old Church are underway to ensure Govan Old Church will be, for the first time, fully accessible.

However, at present, the church entrance has 5 steps, with a mobile ramp on site to assist when required. Unfortunately this is not suitable for larger powered wheelchairs.

Our team are happy to assist with venue entry and exit with advance notice of your visit. If mobility support would be beneficial for you during your visit, we invite you to contact the Govan Old team in advance, at [email protected]

Throughout renovation works, temporary toilet facilities will be in operation inside the venue. We regret to inform that these temporary facilities do not currently support wheelchairs.

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Govan Old Parish Church, 866 Govan Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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