Jean Findlay will be at Riddle's court on the 9th October to discuss her latest novel 'The Queen's Lender', which follows George Heriot, a skilled jeweller, who navigates the royal courts from Edinburgh to London, serving King James VI.

Jean will talk with Kenneth Simpson, former Head of English at George Heriot’s School about the book and her research and what led her to write this fabulous novel.

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‘A wonderful insight into life in 17th centuryEdinburgh and London, The Queen’s Lender is about power, suspicion, religious strife, persecution and conspiracy. Fast-paced,informative, gripping and beautifully written,seen through the turbulent years of the reign ofJames VI of Scotland and James I of England.Royal court intrigue at it’s finest.’

– Historical Writers Association‍

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A stunning novel about the birth of the UnitedKingdom that demonstrates the scholarship ofthe author, as well as her imaginative power.’

– Richard Holloway, Author, Sunday Times Bestseller

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This event will also be recorded, and the recording will be sent to ticket holders after the event.

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