10:30 – 11:30, Library Upstairs

The Repentants by Kate Foster takes inspiration from an attempt by 18th century Scottish merchants to annex Iceland as a remote prison for the British Empire. Helen Graham’s Disappearing Acts is inspired by the life of a theatrical ancestor. Join them as they discuss ...

An illustrated talk by Edinburgh author Helen Graham about the internationally famous actress, Eloise Juno, who was born in Longniddry and appears in her latest historical novel based on true events, Disappearing Acts.

Helen will answer questions and sign copies of her book, which will be on sale af...

Helen Graham: Bringing the Theatrical to Family History
Saturday 7 November 2026, 11am. Colinton Library, 14 Thorburn Road, Colinton, EH13 0BB

Helen is a historical fiction writer. She has a love of researching and writing fiction, based on true events, and has been immersed in the world of 19th cent...

Join us at Night Owl Books, East Linton, on Monday, 30th November at 8pm, when award-winning author A.J. West will be discussing his new book with me. His book, The Deadly Inheritance of Everest Macdonald, was inspired by the real historical figure of Scottish poet Everest Macdonald.

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It was wonderful to take part in the Ink and Quill Literary Festival which ran throughout the month of July, and a particular joy to read passages from Disappearing Acts describing events taking place in the Montrose area. It was also great to meet fellow historical fiction author Marya Burgess, who...