Panel with Polly Crosby and Kate Griffin

Join us for an enchanting evening that delves into the world of gothic fiction and historical intrigue with acclaimed authors Kate Griffin, shortlisted for Crime Writers Association Endeavour Historical Dagger and Polly Crosby, author of Vita and the Birds. Perfect for fans of dark, atmospheric stories, this event offers a rare chance to hear directly from the minds behind the gripping new novels Fyneshade and The House of Fever.

Kate Griffin’s Fyneshade, named a Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of 2023, offers a dark gothic tale set in a decaying mansion. The story follows Marta, a governess with a sinister past, as she navigates a world filled with silent servants and forbidden secrets. This twisted narrative is perfect for fans of gothic fiction.

Polly Crosby’s The House of Fever takes readers to 1935 and Hedone House, a luxurious sanatorium where high society meets the creative elite. Agnes Templeton, the doctor’s new wife, finds herself drawn into the house’s mysteries, caught between a past she wants to escape and a future full of regret. Crosby’s novel is a haunting exploration of desire and deception.

This panel will explore the authors’ writing processes, the gothic and historical elements in their work, and their unique approaches to storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the secrets behind Fyneshade and The House of Fever.

Host or Publisher Jarrold