Patricia Cornwell in conversation at Waterstones Piccadilly

Join us for a hugely exciting evening with bestselling crime author Patricia Cornwell to discuss her incredible new memoir True Crime.

Known for her international bestselling thriller series about forensic pathologist Dr Kay Scarpetta, Patricia Cornwell is now ready to tell the story that rivals any of her previous work: her own.

Patricia Cornwell leaves no stone unturned in this deeply candid account of her life, offering inspiring insight into what made her into the international sensation she is today.

Burke said of the acquisition, ‘It is a true pinch-me moment to be publishing Patricia’s achingly honest memoir, True Crime. From Patricia’s traumatic childhood to harrowing near-death experiences, from overcoming the biggest of obstacles on her way to becoming the creative powerhouse and bestselling legend she is today, no stone is left unturned. This is a deeply candid account of an incredible life and as you would expect, an unputdownable and exceptional read.

The cover of True Crime features an iconic image of Patricia Cornwell taken by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz.

About Patricia Cornwell:

Recognized as one of the world’s top selling crime authors with novels translated into thirty-six languages in more than 120 countries. Her novels have won prestigious awards including the Edgar, the Creasey, the Prix du Roman d’Aventure, the Sherlock, the Galaxy National Book Award, and the Gold Dagger. In addition to the Scarpetta series, Cornwell has written the definitive book about Jack the Ripper, cookbooks, a children’s book, a biography of Ruth Graham, and three other fictional series. A licensed helicopter pilot and scuba diver, she is known for actively researching the technologies that inform her work.

The Book & Ticket bundles includes - True Crime (Hardback , RRP £25.)

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