Bestselling author Ben Kane, whose books have captivated readers around the world, is set to visit Hartlepool for a special evening celebrating his latest historical adventure novel.
Join him as he presents an engaging talk about A Land Aflame, the fourth instalment in his acclaimed Hannibal series, on Tuesday 15 September at Seaton Carew Community Hub, Station Lane, starting at 6.30pm.
Ben is the bestselling author of more than 20 historical adventure novels and is renowned for bringing some of history's most dramatic events vividly to life.
Ben Kane
The novel is set in 211 BC as Hannibal's struggle against the Romans in Italy continues.
Following the Carthaginians' devastating defeat in Sicily, Hanno and Aurelia flee to Spain, only to be shipwrecked and captured by local tribesmen.
Meanwhile, Aurelia's brother Quintus is sent to Spain under a new commander, Scipio, whose mission could determine the outcome of the war itself.
This event was originally scheduled to take place in June as part of the Crossing the Tees Book Festival but had to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Councillor Rob Darby, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council's Housing, Growth and Communities Committee, said: "We are delighted to welcome Ben Kane to Hartlepool.
“As one of the UK's leading historical fiction writers, he has built a loyal following through his gripping storytelling, and I'm sure his talk will be a fascinating and enjoyable evening for readers and history enthusiasts alike."
Tickets cost £3 and can be booked online at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/communityhubs or at any Hartlepool community hub or library.