Two bestselling historical fiction writers escape into the worlds of Tudor crime and 17th century pirates.

Kate and S.J. will be talking about their new novels Alchemy and The Ghost Ship. Alchemy is the new gripping historical crime thriller following the renegade monk, philosopher and heretic Giordano Bruno,  as he uncovers dark mysteries and plots in Tudor England and Renaissance Europe. The Joubert Family Chronicles continues with The Ghost Ship: a thrilling novel of adventure and buccaneering,  love and revenge, stolen fortunes and hidden secrets on the high seas, inspired by real-life female pirates.

‘Enthralling, thrilling books… There are echoes of C.J. Sansom’s Shardlake series’  –  The Times on S.J. Parris

Jake Kerridge, journalist and critic will be chairing this event. He has interviewed writers ranging from Margaret Atwood to Elmore Leonard.

This event is part of a partnership with Merton libraries, funded by Arts Council England.

A limited number of free tickets are available to residents living in postcodes CR4, CR7, SM3 and SM4. If you live in one of these postcodes you can access tickets by clicking on the Book tickets button below (Note: a £2.50 transaction fee will be charged per booking)