Join Jean Findlay at the Belladrum Festival 2024 to discuss 'The Queen's lender', the 1603 story of George Heriot, jeweller to King James VI, as he moves with the Scottish court from Edinburgh to London to take over the English throne.

Located in the Scottish Highlands, the Belladrum festival combines music, arts, and culture. Surrounded by green hills and historic woodlands, this celebrated festival ensures an immersive adventure for all visitors.

This event will be held in the Verb Garden tent.

Praise for The Queen's Lender

'Royal court intrigue at its finest.' - Historical Writers Association

'A stunning novel about the birth of the United Kingdom that demonstrates the scholarship of the author, as well as her imaginative power.' - Richard Holloway

'Lyrical and poetic... The dialogue is especially good - Findlay has a real ear for language.' - Rachel Kelly

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