The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival - Saturday 17th May
Sadly, today is the last day of the du Maurier Fowey Festival, but I think we can all agree that it has been a great success and there have been a wide range of fabulous events, with something for everyone.
Liz Fenwick and Amanda Geard
Today, the morning starts at 9.30am in Fowey Town Hall with Liz Fenwick and Amanda Geard in conversation about their latest novels. They will share insights into their writing journeys, the inspiration behind their books, and explore the themes of love, relationships, and personal discovery.
Mark Mitchley
At 11am in Fowey Town Hall, Mark Mitchley presents a talk about his most recent book, Cornwall’s Literary History. Mark’s book is full of facts and surprises, with many writers influenced by Cornwall and seeking inspiration here, so we are sure this is going to be a fascinating event.
Petroc Trelawny
The afternoon begins with Petroc Trelawny’s talk in Fowey Town Hall at 2pm. Radio 3 presenter Petroc Trelawny explains how he returned to his Cornish roots to rediscover where he grew up and find out if he still belonged there. Petroc’s book is called Trelawny’s Cornwall: A Journey Through Western Lands.
Dr Patrick Newberry
At 4pm in Fowey Town Hall, Dr Patrick Newberry returns to present his talk, The Country Houses of Cornwall and the Great Cornish Families. Pat recently published The Country Houses of Cornwall, and today he will be talking about how the powerful families that built and lived in these houses shape the history of Cornwall.
John Suchet
John Suchet presents the last event of the festival at 6pm in Fowey Town Hall. His talk, In Search of Beethoven – A Personal Journey, is also the title of his book. In this very personal quest, John will tell us the story of how Beethoven’s music has accompanied him throughout his life, from an adventure-loving teenager to an intrepid journalist in civil war-torn Beirut.
For more details on all these events, please go to the Fowey Festival website, here: https://www.foweyfestival.com/#whatsOn.