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Each year, the festival brings people together from across three counties and beyond to enjoy thoughtful talks, lively discussions and a shared love of storytelling, right in the heart of Mere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListen to Festival Director Ashely Gray talk to Tina Gaisford-Waller, Manager at Winstone's Hunting Raven Book in Frome, about the power of books and community \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mereliteraryfestival.com\/podcast\/winstones-hunting-raven-books-frome\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e*Tickets and event details for Mere Literary Festival events are available via their website\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mereliteraryfestival.com\/\"\u003e here\u003c\/a\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstone's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56774720913786,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/files\/MLF-Logo05.png?v=1775551843"},{"product_id":"sherborne-event-henrietta-sophie-irwin-book-launch","title":"SHERBORNE EVENT | Henrietta - Sophie Irwin, Book Launch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 13th August, 6.30pm for 7pm at the Butterfly House\u003cspan\u003e, Castle Gardens, Sherborne DT9 5NR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us as we celebrate the publication of best-selling author, Sophie Irwin's latest novel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHenrietta \u003c\/em\u003eis the new authorised novel from Georgette Heyer, the original queen of regency romance - written by Sunday times bestselling author Sophie Irwin - perfect for fans of Bridgerton!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHenrietta has secretly loved Arthur, Lord Allerton, since childhood. He is the only man who is interested in her rather than her fortune – just not in the way that she wants. After three years away at war, Arthur has returned to London to find everything changed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis finances are ruined, his family in chaos. And sweet, shy Hetty is … different. For Hetty has set herself a challenge: she has one summer to become the charming, dashing Diamond she’s always wished to be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd either Arthur will notice her, or she’ll give up her dreams entirely. But in a glittering Season plagued by scandal and intrigue, is there still room for love . . . ?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cem\u003eHenrietta \u003c\/em\u003eis a beautifully written, meticulously researched, entertaining and compelling read. Above all, it’s utterly joyous.’ - Santa Montefiore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI absolutely devoured this ... All the magic of an original Georgette Heyer with added Sophie Irwin wit and charm' - Jessica Bull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooks will be available on the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note - Event tickets are not shipped but your name goes onto the guest list, please use the confirmation email as further proof of purchase if needed. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstone's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56945190732154,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/files\/9781529963519.jpg?v=1780581975"},{"product_id":"sherborne-event-henrietta-sophie-irwin-book-launch-copy","title":"SHERBORNE EVENT | Geography of Heaven - Rory Maclean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 14th August, 6.30pm for 7pm at the Butterfly House\u003cspan\u003e, Castle Gardens, Sherborne DT9 5NR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'A magnificent, heartfelt love story: a quest both ancient and entirely original' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJay Griffiths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'An epic of travel and a rich testament to an enduring love' - Colin Thubron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive years ago Rory MacLean set out on a path with no idea of where it would lead, of how long it would take or that his life would change forever. 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Geography of Heaven: Travels to the Hereafter is the story of that extraordinary journey, of moments of astonishment and awe, of steps taken with hope and love. Hope 'that leads to blissful end' wrote Dante.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHope that 'is of the joy to come' as the light from many a star. At the same time, his journey through grief is explained by the latest neuroscientific research. 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The body of a young woman has been found in the swimming pool of a luxurious holiday home in North Devon, and her best friend is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe property, Tide House, belongs to Paul Armstrong – a rising political star; a fact that quickly draws intense media scrutiny. As a scorching heat wave rages and further tragedy strikes, Venn and his team begin questioning a community brimming with secrets. The dead woman and her friend had been spotted at a nearby music festival the day before, an event which brought locals and outsiders together. Some of whom may have been more connected with the Armstrongs than first thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCaught between a powerful family's secrets and a powder keg of local tensions, Venn must navigate a treacherous path. 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In her best-selling book, \u003cem\u003eRunning on Air, \u003c\/em\u003eshe reveals how taking up running at the age of 40 took her to marathon success, and helped her cope with some of life’s toughest challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-d8uxp6\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fujJq\"\u003eWe are THRILLED that she has accepted our invitation to come to Sherborne to talk about her memoir and to lead a 5k run here for for our community and its charities!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-h2ygp12\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fujJq\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sherborneliterarysociety.com\/post\/18th-september-sophie-raworth\" title=\"Book your place\"\u003eBook your place \u003c\/a\u003eto hear Sophie talk about life in and out of the news with Louise Troup – and maybe even dust off your trainers and come for a run with us too! 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Peter James is a multimillion bestselling author of crime and thriller novels and creator of the much‑loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo celebrate the release of James's latest installment in the Roy Grace series - \u003cem\u003eDead in Three Two One\u003c\/em\u003e - we are hosting a very special author event complete with an afternoon tea of scones with cream and jam, and your choice of tea or coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrighton is celebrating. A killer is waiting. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd Roy Grace is the target . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrighton Pride is the biggest date on the city’s calendar with half a million people lost in the party. But behind the opulent façade of the Royal Courteney Hotel, a nightmare is checking in. Dritan Dervishi, the cold-blooded consigliere for Albanian mob boss Roel Albazi, has arrived with a beautiful woman on his arm and a lethal secret in his suitcase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe has specifically requested Room 321 – a room with a perfect view of the sea, and a deadly proximity to a target he’s been dreaming of for years. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is already pushed to the limit, coordinating the city’s massive security operation amid whispers of a potential terrorist attack. But the threat is more personal than he could ever imagine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBack in a prison cell, his old nemesis Albazi is counting down the seconds to a revenge that will not just take Roy’s life, but erase his entire bloodline. And as Roy and his wife Cleo prepare for a night of celebration at the Royal Courteney, they have no idea that they are stepping into a deadly trap. As the relentless countdown nears zero, Roy must outsmart an invisible enemy and protect his loved ones before their time finally runs out.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePraised by critics and much-loved by crime and thriller fans, Peter James has won more than 40 awards for his work - including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. His books have sold over 23 million copies worldwide, achieved 21 Sunday Times No.1s, and have been translated into 38 languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Event\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eArrive from 1.30pm and take a seat to enjoy a delicious cream tea (scone, cream and jam, and a choice of tea and coffee). 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