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Songs of the Past: Historical Inspirations for Fiction

  • Butser Ancient Farm Chalton Lane Hampshire, PO8 0BG United Kingdom (map)

In conversation with Elodie Harper, author of bestselling novel The Wolf Den, and Lucy Holland, author of bestselling novel Song of the Huntress!

Join an engaging conversation where bestselling authors Elodie Harper and Lucy Holland delve into the rich tapestry of history and myths that inspire their novels.

Discover how research can inform breathing new life into such old stories as the Wild Hunt and Boudicca, and reimagine ancient settings such as Pompeii. Perfect for lovers of historical fiction, budding writers and anyone curious about the stories behind the stories!

About Lucy:

Lucy Holland is a former Waterstones bookseller and has a BA in English and Creative Writing from Royal Holloway. She went on to complete an MA in Creative Writing under Andrew Motion in 2010. Lucy lives in Devon and co-hosts Breaking the Glass Slipper, an award-winning feminist podcast. She is the author of Sistersong.

About Elodie:

Elodie Harper is a journalist and bestselling author. The Temple of Fortuna is the final book in her bestselling Wolf Den trilogy. The first book, The Wolf Den, was a Waterstones Book of the Month and a Sunday Times Top 15 bestseller, and the second, The House with the Golden Door was a Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller. Elodie previously worked as a TV journalist for many years, both as a producer at Channel 4 News and a reporter for ITV.