Don't miss this exciting event with Philippa Gregory and Malcolm Gaskill to celebrate the publication of Royal Witch.

Don't miss this exciting event with Philippa Gregory and Malcolm Gaskill to celebrate the publication of Royal Witch.

Join Philippa Gregory at the top of the tower for a fascinating evening of entertaining historical insight and unforgettable storytelling as she launches her new novel, Royal Witch. Philippa will be in conversation with fellow historian and author, Malcolm Gaskill.

In Royal Witch, Philippa Gregory takes us back to the glittering royal court of Henry V. England is victorious, rich with conquest and opportunity. Eleanor Cobham wins a place at court and dreams of rising too, but as families divide under a fragile succession, she must rethink her ambitions. This is a gripping tale of power, sorcery and treason.

Philippa Gregory is a historian and novelist renowned for combining rich research with powerful 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.

Malcolm Gaskill is Emeritus Professor of Early Modern History at the University of East Anglia. He is the author of seven books, including Witchfinders, Hellish Nell, and the Sunday Times bestseller The Ruin of All Witches. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, writes regularly for the London Review of Books and lives with his family in Cambridge.

There will be time for audience questions and book signing after the talk. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering Philippa for the first time, this promises to be a truly memorable night.

Event starts at 6.30pm sharp. Doors open at 6.00pm. Please arrive promptly to avoid any disappointment. Please bring ID on the night for entry to The News Building.

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