Immerse yourself in the reimagined world of Shakespeare with Ava Reid, the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning, Wolf and the Woodsman, and Juniper and Thorn as she celebrates the release of her new darkly literary novel, Lady Macbeth.
Fair is foul and foul is fair.
The Lady knows the stories: that her eyes induce madness in men.
The Lady knows she will be wed to the Scottish brute, who does not leave his warrior ways behind when he comes to the marriage bed.
The Lady knows his hostile, suspicious court will be a game of survival, requiring all of her wiles and hidden witchcraft to survive.
But the Lady does not know her husband has occult secrets of his own. She does not know that prophecy girds him like armour. She does not know that her magic is greater, and more dangerous, and that it will threaten the order of the world. She does not know this yet. But she will.
Double, double the toil and trouble, Ava and special guest, Kat Dunn, will discuss the challenges and rewards of reimagining iconic stories, revealing how these narratives can reflect contemporary issues, challenge deep-seated beliefs, and offer fresh perspectives on the human condition. They will take you behind the scenes of her creative process, exploring how she intricately weaves together folklore, history, and feminist themes to craft a narrative that resonates as both timeless and timely.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Ava speak about the magic and power of retelling the tales we think we know.