Thursday 2 May, 7.30pm
Nottingham Writers' Studio, 3rd floor, 32a Stoney Street, NG1 1LL
Free entry
The girl with the Byron tattoo is back. Celebrate the publication by Open Books of Christy's novel Framed: A Historical Novel about the Revolt of the Luddites. Known for giving Romantic figures a rock'n'roll makeover in her lively talks (e.g. Byron the First Rock Star, Shelley—Punk or What?), Christy takes on Lord Byron and Nottingham's very own Framebreakers in her first novel, a story of intrigue, injustice, and resistance. Come and hear her read, ask a few questions, and get your signed copy first.
Refreshments are bring-your-own.
Framed: A Historical Novel
about the Revolt of the Luddites
by Christy Fearn
As French émigré Roman Catholics, Lizette Molyneux and her
brother Robert are used to an existence on the edge of their Regency Nottingham
community. But when Robert is arrested for a crime he insists he did not
commit, Lizzie must draw on all her strength and courage to help him.
Overcoming poverty, prejudice and the unwanted advances of her employer’s son,
she unites with the frame-breaking Luddites to free her brother and to rectify
social injustice.
With all the excitement of Sharpe (Bernard Cornwell), as well as the social commentary of Elizabeth Gaskell and Victor Hugo, Framed dramatises the issues of a turbulent time and champions the resistance of poverty-stricken workers. If you liked Les Miserables, then you’ll love Framed!
With all the excitement of Sharpe (Bernard Cornwell), as well as the social commentary of Elizabeth Gaskell and Victor Hugo, Framed dramatises the issues of a turbulent time and champions the resistance of poverty-stricken workers. If you liked Les Miserables, then you’ll love Framed!
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