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Samantha Harvey – Booker Prize Winner 2024

Booker Prize Winner 2024

Samantha Harvey, one of the most compelling voices in contemporary fiction, brings her latest novel, Orbital, to Heywood Literary Festival. Set aboard the International Space Station, this mesmerizing book offers a unique and poetic exploration of solitude, human connection, and the vastness of space. See Orbital here.

Andrew Ziminski – Master Stonemason & Historian

A Journey Through Sacred Stone

Andrew Ziminski, a master stonemason with decades of experience, shares his deep knowledge of Britain’s architectural history in Church Going: A Stonemason’s Guide to the Churches of the British Isles. Through personal stories and hands-on restoration work, he brings to life the enduring craftsmanship that has shaped the nation’s most iconic structures. Discover The Stone Mason here.

Chris Blackhurst – Former Editor of The Independent

HSBC: Cartels and Corruption

Chris Blackhurst brings a wealth of journalistic experience to the festival, offering sharp insights into politics, business, and media. His latest book, Too Big to Jail: Inside HSBC, the Drug Cartels & the World’s Biggest Banking Scandal, lifts the lid on the extraordinary inner workings of global finance. Find out more on Too Big to Jail here.

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This first line-up announcement is nothing short of spectacular, featuring an award-winning author, headline-making investigative journalism and a historical dive into Britain’s churches. It will will captivate, inspire, and entertain. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this our beautiful, intimate event within the Jacobean Hall at Heywood House.

Heywood Literary Festival is set to be a literary feast for the mind and soul. Whether you’re a fiction lover, history buff, or fascinated by current affairs, this is your chance to hear from some of the best in the business.

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