Patrick Gale – Love Lane
Enjoy an engaging exploration of the emotional and historical forces behind Patrick Gale's latest book. Expect rich storytelling, sharp insight and a chance to hear directly from one of Britain’s most beloved novelists.
We’re delighted to welcome award‑winning novelist Patrick Gale back to the festival for an unmissable conversation about his new novel Love Lane, the long‑awaited sequel to A Place Called Winter. In this powerful story, Canadian wheat farmer Harry Cane returns to an England transformed by two world wars and to a family who now know him only as a distant myth. As Harry confronts a homeland altered beyond recognition, he must face the past he fled and decide whether he can truly rebuild a life there. Join us for an intimate, engaging exploration of the emotional and historical forces behind Love Lane. Expect rich storytelling, sharp insight and a chance to hear directly from one of Britain’s most beloved novelists.