Saturday 12th October – Wednesday 16th October
► 2019 Festival Programme [PDF] ◄
Events will include:
Cate Haste – PASSIONATE SPIRIT: THE LIFE OF ALMA MAHLER
Saturday 12th October, Knutsford Methodist Church
Cate looks beyond the men who were besotted with Alma and re-evaluates her legend and legacy.
Dan Jones – CRUSADERS – AN EPIC HISTORY OF THE WARS FOR THE HOLY LANDS
Sunday 13th October, Cottons Hotel & Spa
The eminent historian introduces his latest book, a tale soaked in blood and peopled by extraordinary individuals.
Sonia Purnell – A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
Tuesday 15th October, Knutsford Methodist Church
Sonia reveals the outstanding double life of Virginia Hall, an American-turned British spy in WWII.
Rachel Reeves – WOMEN OF WESTMINSTER: THE MPs WHO CHANGED POLITICS
Wednesday 16th October, Mere Golf Resort & Spa
At our Literary Lunch Rachel Reeves celebrates the trailblazers who changed the face of power.