Join us in Bridgnorth for an evening with Susannah Stapleton as she talks about her new book That Dark Spring, a gripping true crime story of death and desire in 1920s Provence.
In April 1929, the body of British artist Olive Branson was found submerged in a water tank outside her farmhouse in a picturesque Provence village. Dressed only in a pink shirt and stockings, she had a bullet hole between her eyes and a revolver by her side.
Was it suicide – or murder?
The initial investigation concluded suicide, but under pressure from Olive’s family to conduct a murder enquiry, city detective Alexandre Guibbal was brought in to reopen the case.
Examining never-before-seen evidence, acclaimed true crime writer Susannah Stapleton builds a vivid and absorbing picture of an unconventional life and a violent death, and an investigation that shines a bright light on a village simmering with resentments and dangerous rivalries . . .
We are delighted to be hosting this event with Susannah to celebrate the publication of That Dark Spring and look forward to welcoming her to Bridgnorth during Independent Bookshop Week.
Event Format:
Author talk 'in conversation' followed by audience Q&A and book signing
Tickets:
£10 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of That Dark Spring) or £22 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of That Dark Spring).
Venue:
Bridgnorth Library is located on Listley Street, High Town, in the centre of Bridgnorth. Car parking is available next to the Library.
Please let us know if you have an accessibility/mobility requirements.
Refunds:
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