Esther Freud

We are thrilled to welcome the great Esther Freud to the Mannington Book Bash!

Esther shot to fame with her autobiographical novel Hideous Kinky — famously made into a film starring Kate Winslet — and has since written a further eight bestselling novels. My Sister and Other Lovers, released this summer, catches up with the two sisters from that first book, Lucy and Bea. As the sisters come of age and embark on their own experiments – in love, drugs, work, motherhood – they find their lives, and their relationships, increasingly in turmoil. Can the love they have for each other transcend the damage of the past? Or is the past too dangerous to examine?

Esther will be in conversations with award winning novelist and short story writer Naomi Wood.

This event will run from 12:00pm to 1:00pm with a signing taking place afterwards.

Good to know

• Please bring an image or print out of your ticket on the day. When you arrive at Mannington Hall, you'll enter the grounds through the gift shop, where you'll be asked to show your ticket. You'll be given a coloured wristband that will give you access to what you've bought.
• All events will start promptly at the advertised time. Please get to the tent in good time. That way, you won't be in a rush, and we'll be able to get everyone seated comfortably.
• All events will be suitable for people aged 12 and up, unless otherwise specified.
• Yes, all the speakers will have books for sale! And yes, you can get your copies signed!
• Your ticket grants you access to the grounds of Mannington (over the whole long weekend). Find out about the gardens, walks and wildlife on offer by visiting manningtongardens.co.uk
• For transport information, please visit manningtonbookbash.co.uk
• Any questions? Email contact@thebookhive.co.uk or phone 01603 219268
• Please note — refunds for this event will not be available after Sunday 24th August.