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Rescuing Lady Sale

Rescuing Lady Sale In 1842, the British and Indian troops occupying Kabul in Afghanistan were forced to retreat through the mountain passes back to India. Thousands perished in the snows and a number of British women and children were taken prisoner. Amongst them was the redoubtable Lady Florentia Sale. Eventually the captives were released andamongst …

A Recipe For Christmas: Jo Thomas, author visit

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Jo Thomas, bestselling author, to Chapter One on November 23rd. A Pembrokeshire local, Jo has global readership and she combines dazzling writing with a love of family cooking and fun. Jo’s written three previous novels set at Christmas, but this is her first one which features a heroine, …

Erimos by Mark Lewis: Author Event

We’re really pleased to be launching Mark Lewis’s beautifully written and wonderfully illustrated book, Erimos. The book is an extended narrative prose poem that incorporates a blend of timeless mythology and contemporary darkness.  The book is garnering excellent reviews. Mark is a local author. Having previously been in the museum sector for thirty years, he is …