John Quintero photography
My author photo was taken by the extremely talented photographer John Quintero. As part of the photo session, we decided to emulate John Everett Millais’ …
The Mystery of Princess Louise
My latest book, The Mystery of Princess Louise: Queen Victoria’s Rebellious Daughter is being published by Chatto on 21 November. It is available for pre-order …
Upcoming Festivals
I’m looking forward to speaking at several festivals this month: I’ll be at the Havant Literary Festival (Sunday 6th October), the Wantage [not Just] Betjeman …
Amersham Library
I’m looking forward to talking about March, Women, March at Amersham Library at 6.30pm on Saturday 5 October. You can reserve tickets in advance on …
March, Women, March
My new book, March, Women, March is published today by Andre Deutsch: http://www.prionbooks.co.uk/books/products/March-Women-March Apologies for any confusion over Amazon and Waterstones showing the incorrect book …
University of Warwick Book Festival
I will be speaking about my new book, March, Women, March, on Saturday 15 June at 12pm. For more information and to book tickets, please …
Unveiling a new Dickens blue plaque
I’m really honoured to have been asked by Ruth Richardson (author of the excellent Dickens and the Workhouse) to unveil a new blue plaque to …
Dickens Museum, Broadstairs
This summer, the Dickens Museum in Broadstairs is celebrating its 40th birthday. I’ll be speaking on the evening of Sunday 16 June; in the afternoon …
Hay-on-Wye
Tickets are now on sale for my event at the Hay Festival at 4pm on Friday 31 May. I will be talking about my new …