The 10th Anniversary Shelf: A Book Club on The Museum Detective moderated by Fareeha Hashmi
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This year, as part of our Chapter 10 celebrations, we are commemorating both the 10th anniversary of the reopening of British Council Libraries in Pakistan and the UK's National Year of Reading. To mark these milestones, we are delighted to bring a series of book clubs, author talks, and literary activities to our community of readers. As the third instalment of our "10th Anniversary Shelf " series of curated conversations around selected books as part of these celebrations, we are pleased to host a book club featuring The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips. We will be joined by the author for a Q and A session.
The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips.On this exploratory journey, we will delve into Phillips' narrative as she traces her protagonist, Dr. Gul Delani, through the grief of her niece’s disappearance, a high-stakes investigation into a black-market antiquities ring, and the startling truth she uncovers amid a dangerous conspiracy. Written with sharp insight and remarkable tension, this novel examines questions of personal justice, corruption, and resilience, offering a thoughtful reflection on navigating loss and unearthing the past.
About Fareeha Hashmi
Fareeha drives cultural curation at Readings, Pakistan, where she conceptualizes and helms immersive literary programming and bespoke book-related events that connect readers with extraordinary narratives. She holds an MA in Heritage and Museum Studies from the University of Essex. Specializing in 1947 Partition archives, her practice thrives at the intersection of culture, heritage, and literature. Beyond her archival work, Fareeha shapes contemporary literary discourse as a writer and editor for The Wayward Magazine.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Age Group: 18 and above
Location: British Council Lahore Library
Link to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fzTJzkJJ6Q
Free for members and non-members to participate
Registrations close on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 3 pm
Important note: Prior registration is mandatory. This event is appropriate for adults aged 18 and above. Please note that you will receive a confirmation email from our library team with access guideline details before the event day. If you face any difficulty in the registration process, please write to us at [email protected]
Equality Policy:
We aim to create a safe environment, for adults and children who are potentially at risk for a variety of reasons, in which no child or adult will experience harm or exploitation during their contact with us. To find out more about our safeguarding policy, visit https://www.britishcouncil.org/about-us/how-we-work/policies/safeguarding
The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips.On this exploratory journey, we will delve into Phillips' narrative as she traces her protagonist, Dr. Gul Delani, through the grief of her niece’s disappearance, a high-stakes investigation into a black-market antiquities ring, and the startling truth she uncovers amid a dangerous conspiracy. Written with sharp insight and remarkable tension, this novel examines questions of personal justice, corruption, and resilience, offering a thoughtful reflection on navigating loss and unearthing the past.
About Fareeha Hashmi
Fareeha drives cultural curation at Readings, Pakistan, where she conceptualizes and helms immersive literary programming and bespoke book-related events that connect readers with extraordinary narratives. She holds an MA in Heritage and Museum Studies from the University of Essex. Specializing in 1947 Partition archives, her practice thrives at the intersection of culture, heritage, and literature. Beyond her archival work, Fareeha shapes contemporary literary discourse as a writer and editor for The Wayward Magazine.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Age Group: 18 and above
Location: British Council Lahore Library
Link to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fzTJzkJJ6Q
Free for members and non-members to participate
Registrations close on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 3 pm
Important note: Prior registration is mandatory. This event is appropriate for adults aged 18 and above. Please note that you will receive a confirmation email from our library team with access guideline details before the event day. If you face any difficulty in the registration process, please write to us at [email protected]
Equality Policy:
We aim to create a safe environment, for adults and children who are potentially at risk for a variety of reasons, in which no child or adult will experience harm or exploitation during their contact with us. To find out more about our safeguarding policy, visit https://www.britishcouncil.org/about-us/how-we-work/policies/safeguarding
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British Council Library, 65 Mozang, Lahore, Pakistan
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Host or PublisherBritish Council Pakistan
