Ilona Bannister – FIVE
Ilona Bannister takes us on a deep dive into her new novel, FIVE, a tense and thought‑provoking story.
Join Ilona Bannister for a gripping conversation about her new novel, FIVE, a tense, thought‑provoking story that begins with five strangers waiting for the 7:06 to London Victoria and ends with one of them dead. A child, a mother, a businessman, an old woman and a gambler share just five minutes on a platform. You know one won’t survive and you may already have an opinion about who deserves their fate. As Ilona unpacks their lives, FIVE becomes a powerful exploration of judgement, empathy and the hidden battles people carry. Hear Ilona discuss the inspiration behind the book, its unique structure and the moral questions at its heart. A compelling event with a writer who knows how to keep readers thinking long after the final page.
