Alexander McCall Smith – The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion and The Kind Company of Others
A Hexham Book Festival favourite returns!
Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific writer, and master storyteller, and we’re delighted he’ll be joining us to talk about his new novels – including books in the Scotland Street and No1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series – as well as sharing some of his poetry.
Chaired by Claire Malcolm
“McCall Smith’s novels are shaped by ideas of community, tolerance, and civility.” – Telegraph
“His poetic voice is conversational, companionable, friendly…” – The Scotsman
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Booking Information
- Priority Booking for Festival Friends opens at 08.00 on Friday 27th of February. Tickets go on general sale from Monday 2nd March.
- Our concession tickets are available to Friends of the Festival, those on benefits and students.
- Hearing loops are available for Theatre and Library events. Carers qualify for free ‘essential companion’ tickets. Wheelchair spaces are limited. In all cases, please call the Box Office on 01434 652477 to book or email: boxoffice@queenshall.co.uk.
- Tickets cannot be refunded but can be exchanged for other Book Festival events.
- All bookings are subject to a booking fee of £1.50 per transaction.
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