About This Event

The acclaimed author of Empire of Pain , Patrick Radden Keefe , introduces London Falling , a stunning story of corruption and tragedy at the heart of the capital. In 2019, teenager Zac Brettler mysteriously fell to his death from a luxury apartment building on the banks of the Thames. His grieving parents' search for answers around their son's death led to a shocking discovery: Zac had been living a secret life, claiming to be the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. In conversation with The Sunday Times Chief Literary Critic Johanna Thomas-Corr , Patrick shares this astonishing story of devastating family loss and London's terrifying underworld. There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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