My Pick of the Panels: Secret Histories with Hugo Rifkind, Colin Walsh, and Ellie Keel
My Pick of the Panels: Secret Histories with Hugo Rifkind, Colin Walsh, and Ellie Keel
As we continue the countdown to Bloody Scotland, I’m thrilled to highlight the Secret Histories panel on Friday, 13th September, from 7-8 PM at Trinity Church. If you love stories where the past refuses to stay buried, this is the panel for you. The authors featured here have brilliantly explored the impact of hidden adolescent truths and the dark consequences that unfold when those secrets resurface.
Let’s dive into the works of these fascinating authors:
- Hugo Rifkind’s Rabbits is a darkly humorous novel that explores the unspoken truths of the privileged elite as they grapple with their waning influence. With a sharp wit and biting social commentary, Rifkind exposes the cracks in a society suffocating under its own secrets.
- Colin Walsh’s Kala offers a gripping slice of Irish noir. Set in a town weighed down by untold stories and buried trauma, this novel masterfully weaves heartbreak and brutality, showing how the past continues to haunt those trying to escape it.
- Ellie Keel’s The Four is a deeply emotional exploration of guilt, where the past refuses to stay forgotten, and long-buried secrets come back to wreak havoc on the present. Keel’s writing delves into the fragility of human relationships and the power of unresolved trauma.
This event will provide a riveting discussion about the complexity of secrets, adolescence, and the haunting echoes of the past. If you’re drawn to novels that intertwine mystery, psychological depth, and rich character exploration, this is a must-see panel.
Stay tuned for more panel picks as we get closer to Bloody Scotland!
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