Join Philippa Gregory, as she takes you on a journey through the history you thought you knew. In her new novel, Royal Witch.

Join Philippa Gregory, as she takes you on a journey through the history you thought you knew. In her new novel, Royal Witch, Philippa brings to life the glittering an treacherous court of Henry V. The story explores the fascinating (and little known) life of Eleanor Cobham, who was England's first and only convicted royal witch.

Throughout the evening, Philippa will delve into the characters and histories that inspired Royal Witch, illuminating how ambition, sorcery and treason intertwined in one woman's desperate bid for power. Expect surprising insights, rich period detail and a fascinating exploration of the forgotten women of history.

KEY EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday 23rd October 2026Time: 6.30pm (doors 6pm)

Venue: Lincoln Arts Centre (LAC)Ticket Options: Book & Ticket £20 | Ticket Only £10Format: Talk and signing

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BIOGRAPHY

Philippa Gregory is a historian and novelist renowned for combining rich research with powerdul storytelling. Through her writing, she reveals the women history tried to forget - and whose stories are more relevant today than ever. Her novels have sold millions of copies worldwide and been adapted for stage, television and film.

In 2023 she published her critically acclaimed non-fiction book Normal Women, a new social history of women in England for 900 years. It has also been adapted as a podcast, teen edition and children's edition. In 2026, Boleyn Traitor won Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards.

Philippa Gregory was awarded a CBE for services to literature and charity in 2021.

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