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10th - 13th July 2025

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An evening with Sophie Hannah
Internationally bestselling author Sophie Hannah is back with a brand-new, unputdownable novel—No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done—and she’s returning to Newark Book Festival to tell all!

An evening with Sophie Hannah

A crime thriller so gripping, you won’t see the twist coming…

If you love razor-sharp suspense, dark humour, and stories that keep you guessing until the very last line, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. Sophie Hannah’s crime novels have captivated millions worldwide, and now’s your chance to hear from the master of psychological twists herself.

Enjoy your Friday evening with Sophie Hannah at Newark Book Festival, in an interview with Dr. Tim Rideout.

What makes a family do the unthinkable? Could you ever justify the impossible? Sophie’s latest thriller takes that question to shocking new heights. And with reviews calling it “brilliant,” “audacious,” and “wry, ingenious” – you’ll want to get your hands on a copy before everyone’s talking about it.

Book signing included! Get your copy of No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done at the festival and have it signed by Sophie Hannah after the event.

Tickets are on sale now! Secure your seat at Newark’s Palace Theatre for an unforgettable night of crime, mystery, and storytelling magic.

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Festival Friends

£10.00

Adults

£12.00
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About the Author

Sophie Hannah is a No. 1 bestselling crime writer whose books are published in 51 countries and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She won the UK National Book Awards Crime Novel of the Year prize in 2013, and the Dagger in the Library Award in 2023. She is the author of the new series of Hercule Poirot continuation novels, commissioned by Agatha Christie's family. Sophie’s murder mystery musical, ‘The Mystery of Mr E’ is available on Amazon Prime now. She is also a bestselling poet who has been shortlisted for the TS Eliot Award, a self-help writer, creator and host of the podcast How To Hold A Grudge, and the founder of the Dream Author coaching programme for writers. She lives in Cambridge, England, where she is an Honorary Fellow of Lucy Cavendish College.

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Please Note: Advance tickets are available until 11 am the day before the event unless the venue is the Palace Theatre or Tudor Hall, National Civil War Centre.

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