W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII
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The W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII will take place on 18 October 2026 at The Nook on Five in Cheltenham. Attendees will be introduced to two upcoming titles from Weidenfeld & Nicolson’s 2027 publishing list, featuring Ed Caesar's account of remarkable true events from World War II. Tickets are priced at £36.
Be the first to hear about two exciting titles from Weidenfeld & Nicolson’s 2027 publishing list. Ed Caesar tells the astonishing true story of the Comet Line, the underground network that rescued shot-down British airmen. Andrew Holgate unpacks the mystery surrounding Mussolini’s assassination more than eighty years ago, as Italy’s fascist dictator fled the collapsing regime he had forged in blood. Discover two extraordinary WWII stories and take home limited edition advance copies of both. Chaired by Clare Clark . Ticket includes a glass of fizz or soft drink and a goody bag of limited edition proofs. Doors open 5pm. 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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W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 17:30.
W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII is held at The Nook on Five in Cheltenham (The Nook on Five, Imperial Square, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1PZ, United Kingdom).
Tickets for W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII are priced at £36. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
The forecast for W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII is Mainly clear · 11°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Nook on Five can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII will take place on 18 October 2026 at The Nook on Five in Cheltenham. Attendees will be introduced to two upcoming titles from Weidenfeld & Nicolson’s 2027 publishing list, featuring Ed Caesar's account of remarkable true events from World War II. Tickets are priced at £36.
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Be the first to hear about two exciting titles from Weidenfeld & Nicolson’s 2027 publishing list. Ed Caesar tells the astonishing true story of the Comet Line, the underground network that rescued shot-down British airmen. Andrew Holgate unpacks the mystery surrounding Mussolini’s assassination more than eighty years ago, as Italy’s fascist dictator fled the collapsing regime he had forged in blood. Discover two extraordinary WWII stories and take home limited edition advance copies of both. Chaired by Clare Clark . Ticket includes a glass of fizz or soft drink and a goody bag of limited edition proofs. Doors open 5pm. 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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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII?
W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 17:30.
Where is W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII taking place?
W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII is held at The Nook on Five in Cheltenham (The Nook on Five, Imperial Square, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1PZ, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII?
Tickets for W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII are priced at £36. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
What will the weather be like at W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII?
The forecast for W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII is Mainly clear · 11°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Nook on Five can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII?
Tickets for W&N Proof Party: Extraordinary Stories from WWII can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Nook on Five, Imperial Square, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1PZ, United Kingdom
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