Please join us at Mainstreet to hear one of Scotland’s pre-eminent writers, Andrew Greig, in conversation with Stuart Kelly on Tuesday 21st September. Andrew will be talking about his new book, Rose Nicolson.

A vivid, passionate novel set in turbulent sixteenth century Scotland. The memoir of William Fowler of Edinburgh: student, trader, makar, conduit and would-be lover in the early days of our Reform.

Edinburgh, winter of 1574. Queen Mary has fled Scotland to raise an army from the French. Her son and heir, Jamie – the future James I of England and James VI of Scotland – is held under ‘protection’ in Stirling Castle.

The fiery Reformer John Knox is dead. It’s a deadly time for young student Will Fowler – short of stature, low of birth, but mightily ambitious – to make his name and fortune.

Gloriously written and full of life and colour, Rose Nicolson will delight fans of Hilary Mantel’s Cromwell trilogy and Francis Spufford’s Golden Hill.

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‘Scotland’s Renaissance writer’ – Mariella Frostrup

‘This novel is full of surprises, rich in delights. Greig writes with rare authority and understandings. Sometimes it seems as if he was behind a heavy tapestry or curtain listening to everything being said, then keeking through a gap to view the action.’– Allan Massie, The Scotsman

‘A full-throttle adventure story.’ – Rosemary Goring, The Herald

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EVENT DATE: Tuesday 21st September
EVENT TIME: 7:30pm
Venue: Please note that this event will be held LIVE in The Barn at The Mainstreet Trading Company, Main Street, St Boswells TD6 0AT. Capacity will be limited to current social distancing rules, so please book early to avoid disappointment
TICKETS: £8 (includes a glass of wine)
TO BOOK: purchase your ticket online here or phone us on 01835 824087