An Interview with Andrew Lownie
Saturday, 30th May 2026 2.30pm @ The Georgian House
The renowned biographer, Andrew Lownie, will be in Alderney for the launch of his updated (paperback) book 'Entitled: the rise and fall of the House of York'.
'Entitled' is the first joint biography of the now former Duke and Duchess, revealing how their lives are still deeply entwined. Drawing on four years of research, numerous Freedon-of-Information requests and interviews with over a hundred people who have never spoken before, biographer Andrew Lownie traces the lives of the late Queen's second son and his ex-wife through their childhoods, courtship, marriage, divorce, careers and royal and charitable activities.
Beyond being simply a rigorously researched biography, his book is "a study in reputational collapse and the danger of unchecked power inside Britain's most protected institution" (The Standard).
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Andrew Lownie is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He is President of the Biographers Club, sits on the board of Biographers International Organisation, and is a Trustee of the Campaign for Freedom of Information. He will be in conversation with BBC broadcaster, podcaster, and event host Jo Durant, a familiar face at literature, history, and science festivals.
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​His new and expanded paperback will be available to purchase at the event.
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Tickets for Andrew Lownie Talk are £10 available online (SumUP - scan QR code to pay) or at the Alderney Visitor Centre from 2nd February. If you are paying via SumUp, also please email info@alderneyliterarytrust.com with your name; SumUp does not provide customer details and we need to know who you are!
World Book Day Literary Quiz
Thursday 5th March 2026
7pm @ The Blonde Hedgehog
To celebrate World Book Day 2026, we are hosting a literary quiz with a difference. Join us at the Blonde Hedgehog, Thursday 5th March, 7pm for an entertaining night out. 2-course dinner for £25 (payable to The Blonde Hedgehog).​
Whether you are a bookworm, a casual reader, or you dip your toes into the odd pub quiz, you will have fun! Come dressed as characters from your favourite story )entirely optional!) and let others guess who your character is and the name of the book. Teams of 4-6. Register your team at info@alderneyliterarytrust.com and we will email you a menu.
Ruth Ware in Alderney
​Saturday 8th November 2025
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We have a number of signed first edition hardbacks of The Woman in Suite 11 for sale at £12. ​​
The Woman in Cabin 10 is now on Netflix. Starring Keira Knightley, a journalist covering the maiden voyage of a luxury cruise witnesses a passenger being thrown overboard...except no one is missing. You can see the film trailer here. The Woman in Suite 11 will also be getting the Netflix treatment next year.
Ruth Ware will be in conversation with Rachel Abbott talking about The Secrets of Locked Room Mysteries at The Georgian House, Saturday 8th November, 2.30pm. Tickets are £10 and available from the Alderney Visitors Centre.
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To pay, please scan the QR code. Local collection only on Alderney. If you would like to have the book posted to you in Guernsey or Jersey, please email info@alderneyliterarytrust.com for p&p details.
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Ruth Ware, the international bestselling author of the Sunday Times and New York Times hit, The Woman in Cabin 10, will be in Alderney on the 8th November for a packed day of events to promote her new book and sequel to Cabin 10, The Woman in Suite 11.
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Conn Iggulden launches 'Nero'
Saturday 01 June 2024
The Georgian House
2.30pm - 4.00pm
