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Society’s Annual London Lecture
A small but enthusiastic group gathered on the first Saturday of December for the Society’s Annual London Lecture. Our speaker was Elizabeth Lowry, author of The Chosen, a Times best historical fiction book of 2022 and shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2023. Ms Lowry spoke about a main premise of her book: Who pays the price of a writer’s fame? The book is set in the time immediately following the death of Thomas Hardy’s wife Emma and discusses the impact of her death on Hardy, especially as he discovers a set of diaries that she had written. Ms Lowry also discussed the challenges and opportunities that writing historical fiction presents. Questions from the audience were encouraged, and a seminar-style discussion ensued, with questions about choosing a book title and the publishing industry in general. It was a very enjoyable and insightful afternoon, many thanks to Ms Lowry and also to Mark Chutter, Chairman of the Society, who organized the event.
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