Kate launches sequel to acclaimed novel

Kate Innes is based near Much Wenlock and "The Errant Hours" was a Historical Novel Society Editors Choice and one of Book Riot’s One Hundred Must-Read Medieval Novels.

First launch event for the sequel "All the Winding World" is at the BookShrop bookshop in Whitchurch at noon.

"I will talk about my research, read from the book and share a celebratory glass of fizz with visitors, before signing books for the public," said Kate.

"The new book is set in Shropshire and south west France during the Welsh rebellion of 1294 and the Anglo-French war of 1294-6.

"It contains scenes in Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Acton Burnell and Rhuddlan. It also includes the true story of the first man to be executed for spying in England, Sir Thomas Turberville."

After Friday's launch in Whitchurch, further launch events are: Saturday, June 23, at Wenlock Books, Much Wenlock, at 4pm; Sunday, July 1, at Pengwern Books in Shrewsbury at 3pm; July 5 at Church Stretton Library hosted by Burway Books at 7pm; and July 6 at Castle Books in Ludlow at 6pm.

"All the Winding World" continues the story of Illesa Arrowsmith whose perilous journey with a secret manuscript saw her travel from her home Shropshire valley to the western reaches of medieval Britain, and the holy shrine of Bardsey Island.

Kate was born in London and raised in America by South African parents. She took a degree in archaeology and after qualifying as a teacher worked in Zimbabwe for two years. She returned to England and taught in a comprehensive school and completed an MA in Museum Studies.

She worked as an education officer at several museums and galleries around the West Midlands.