{"product_id":"the-real-mackay-in-conversation-with-helen-graham","title":"The Real Mackay: in conversation with Helen Graham","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoin us at The Granary, Haddington, for an interview and book signing with author Helen Graham on\u003cstrong\u003e Saturday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e, 25th May, at 5pm\u003c\/b\u003e, part of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.haddstock.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaddstock Festival 2024\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe'll be talking to Helen Graham about her debut novel \u003cem\u003eThe Real Mackay: Walter Scott's Favourite Comedian\u003c\/em\u003e, followed by an audience Q\u0026amp;A, and book signing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePurchase a copy of the book via this page for free entry to the event, while spaces last! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are grateful to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lampoflothian.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLamp of Lothian Trust\u003c\/a\u003e for hosting this event, and to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.haddstock.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaddstock Festival\u003c\/a\u003e for facilitating it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNight after night jostling crowds clamour for entry to Edinburgh’s Theatre Royal with one name on their lips: The Real Mackay. But who is he? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe answer leaps off the page in this meticulously researched historical novel which plunges the reader into the golden era of Scottish national theatre, seen through the eyes of Charles Mackay and his family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalter Scott’s favourite comedian dazzles and delights packed audiences across nineteenth-century Scotland for decades, bringing laughter to thousands, including the king. But behind his hilarious stage antics is a man grieving for the women he loses, all of them dying tragically young – his mother, his wife, his daughter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the grip of unstoppable momentum, his extraordinary popularity casting long shadows over those he loves, will he be forced to choose between fame and family? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback, 384 pages, published 28 May 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenue: The \u003cspan\u003eGranary, 11 Poldrate, Haddington, EH41 4DA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvent time: Saturday 25th May, 5 - 6 pm, followed by book signing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDoors: 4.45 pm. Please note that doors will close promptly at 5pm, and we're sorry, but latecomers will not be admitted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTickets: please note that you will not be sent a physical ticket for this event. We will have a guest list on the door with the names of attendees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopies of the book will be available for collection at the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Helen Graham:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas been writing stories and songs since she could hold a pencil and a tune. She has written a memoir, a poetry anthology and six volumes of family history books, directed several award-winning short films, composed and recorded numerous songs and founded a film festival. She has also worked as a knitwear designer, renovated some historic buildings and raised a family.  Helen has three children and five grandchildren and lives in Edinburgh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOVID Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a courtesy to other attendees if you feel unwell on the day we would be grateful if you could take a lateral before attending, if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Night Owl Books","offers":[{"title":"Includes book","offer_id":43605138899115,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Entrance only","offer_id":43605138833579,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/2178\/1163\/files\/The_Real_Mackay_Helen_Graham.png?v=1710354544","url":"https:\/\/nightowlbooks.pro\/products\/the-real-mackay-in-conversation-with-helen-graham","provider":"Night Owl Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}