A Devon author, who specialises in breathing life into true stories from Devon’s past, is looking forward to a busy summer. Liz Shakespeare will be attending a number of events this summer to sign copies of her books and to talk to members of the public.
‘Writing is a solitary activity,’ Liz said, ‘so I really look forward to opportunities to meet readers when I give talks or attend book signings throughout Devon.’
Liz, who lives in Littleham, has a long Devon ancestry which she feels has given her a good understanding of the county and its people. She has been writing for thirty-five years, and has written seven books set in Devon, bringing to life the stories she finds in old newspapers, on gravestones and in parish records. Her most recent book, The Ordeal of Miss Lucy Jones, tells the true story of a nineteenth century Torrington scandal. ‘I was fascinated by a report of the event in a Victorian newspaper,’ said Liz. ‘A disorderly crowd of three thousand people burnt effigies of a man and a woman on Torrington Common. I researched the story, and came to the conclusion that the woman, Lucy Jones, was innocent of any wrongdoing.’
Liz will be signing copies of all seven of her books at the following locations:
‘Writing is a solitary activity,’ Liz said, ‘so I really look forward to opportunities to meet readers when I give talks or attend book signings throughout Devon.’
Liz, who lives in Littleham, has a long Devon ancestry which she feels has given her a good understanding of the county and its people. She has been writing for thirty-five years, and has written seven books set in Devon, bringing to life the stories she finds in old newspapers, on gravestones and in parish records. Her most recent book, The Ordeal of Miss Lucy Jones, tells the true story of a nineteenth century Torrington scandal. ‘I was fascinated by a report of the event in a Victorian newspaper,’ said Liz. ‘A disorderly crowd of three thousand people burnt effigies of a man and a woman on Torrington Common. I researched the story, and came to the conclusion that the woman, Lucy Jones, was innocent of any wrongdoing.’
Liz will be signing copies of all seven of her books at the following locations:
- Clovelly Parish Hall on July 20th
- Clovelly Maritime Festival on July 21st
- Launceston Show on July 25th
- Mid-Devon Show in the Magpie Marquee on July 27th
- Appledore Craft Fair on August 3rd
- Hartland Farmers’ Market on August 4th
- North Devon Show on August 7th
- Okehampton Show on August 8th
- Chagford Show on August 15th
- Ashwater Show on August 17th
- Holsworthy Show on August 22nd,
- Appledore Craft Market on August 24h
- Lustleigh Show on August 26th
- Hartland Farmers’ Market on September 1st
- Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast on September 8th
Liz will also be appearing at the Appledore Book Festival on September 19th.
Liz’s books can also be ordered post-free from her website www.lizshakespeare.co.uk
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A Liz Shakespeare Media Release
