On Thursday 22nd September, the Ponders End Book Club are delighted to be hearing author, Rebecca Hunt speak, read from and discuss her novel "Mr Chartwell". This event will be held at Enfield Town Library at 7pm. (Booking essential).
The event is being held in conjunction with Enfield Libraries and as part of the East London Literature Festival.
Details are published in the local press in Enfield, including in the 'Our Enfield' newsletter. To book to attend please contact Enfield Town Library on 020 8379 8341.
The Book
'Mr Chartwell' has been described as an extraordinary first novel. It is a story set over five days in the summer of 1964. It features two main characters - the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, who is on the verge of retirement and a young House of Commons library clerk, Esther Hammerhans, who is seeking a new lodger. These two characters are connected by the dark, charismatic charms of 'Mr Chartwell', who represents the 'black dog depression'.
The Author
Rebecca Hunt is a first time London-based author. A graduate of Central Saint Martins College with a degree in fine art, Rebecca is now a full time author. She was also identified as a promising new novelist by a panel of judges in the BBC 2 The Culture Show special - New Novelists: 12 of the Best on 5 March 2011.
More Information
For more information see: http://www.penguin.co.uk/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780141049878,00.html
