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New Winter Reads at Chichester Book Club

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At Chichester Book Club there’s an ever growing choice of books for individual readers and reading groups alike.

This summer saw the launch of Mail on Sunday Novel Competition winner Isabel Ashdown’s latest novel Hurry Up and Wait, in which 39-year-old Sarah Ribbons reluctantly revisits past mistakes as she prepares for a reunion at her old high school on the South coast of England.

In November, Gabrielle Kimm’s The Courtesan’s Lover hits the shelves, a spin off from her debut novel His Last Duchess and a return to her captivating renaissance Italy.  Opening chapters of The Courtesan’s Lover were shortlisted for the Impress Prize for Fiction.

And one to look forward to in 2012 is Rook, the second spellbinding novel from IMPAC Literary Award nominee Jane Rusbridge.  Telling a story of family, legacy and turning back the tides in the ancient Sussex village of Bosham, Rook explores the mystery surrounding Harold II’s burial place.

To find out more about these titles and others from the Chichester Book Club authors, scroll down and click on the images below.  Happy reading!

The Courtesan’s Lover by Gabrielle Kimm

The Devil’s Music by Jane Rusbridge

Glasshopper by Isabel Ashdown

His Last Duchess by Gabrielle Kimm

Hurry Up and Wait by Isabel Ashdown

Rook by Jane Rusbridge (coming August 2012)

Meet the Author Book Night, Chichester, 14th October 2011 – Everyone welcome!

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This summer, Chichester-based authors Isabel Ashdown, Gabrielle Kimm and Jane Rusbridge are joining forces in the run up to an exciting literary event to be hosted by Chichester High School for Girls.

Kate Angus, Library Manager said, “The school is delighted to host the event.  It is the first of its kind and it will be great to meet local authors and discuss their captivating fiction.”

The event, to be held at the school on 14th October, promises an evening of readings and conversation with the three award-winning authors, all of whom have strong connections with the local school.

“It’s wonderful to be invited into a school with such close personal connections,” says Isabel, a former pupil whose latest book is partly inspired by her schooldays at CHSG in the 1980s.

The featured books are The Devil’s Music by Jane Rusbridge, His Last Duchess by Gabrielle Kimm and Hurry Up and Wait by Isabel Ashdown.

Part of Jane’s novel is set in a seaside railway-carriage house, like those in Wittering. “We hope a few people will read the books prior to the event,” she says, “and come loaded with questions to ask the authors.”

Gabrielle’s book opens in the baking heat of a 16th century Tuscan summer.  A former teacher at CHSG, she says, “All three of us have had daughters at the school and we’re delighted to be helping the school raise funds through ticket sales.”

It’s a public event, and tickets cost £5 each, which includes a free glass of wine.  To book: contact Kate Angus or Susan Mulkern at CHSG on tel: 01243 78701401243 787014 ext 2606 or email: kangus@wsgfl.org.uk or ask at Chichester Public Library.

For full details of the evening, the books and the authors, just click on the image above.

To Buy the Books:

Our friends at Waterstone’s Chichester will be there on the night selling books or you can buy them ahead of the event at a number of online sites, including:

The Devil’s Music by Jane Rusbridge: £4.95 from Bloomsbury or £6.82 from Amazon or £7.99 from Waterstone’s or £5.10 Kindle Edition

His Last Duchess by Gabrielle Kimm: £4.48 from Book Depository or £4.49 from Amazon or £6.59 from Waterstone’s or £3.99 Kindle Edition

Hurry Up and Wait by Isabel Ashdown: £5.86 from Book Depository or £5.87 from Amazon or £8.99 from Waterstone’s or £5.57 Kindle Edition

Also, please check out the new ‘Local Heroes’ book bay instore at Waterstone’s, Chichester – supporting and encouraging readers and writers in our city.