Louis de Bernieres – In Conversation

11:00-12:45pm Sunday 29^th November 2026. The Assembly Rooms, Torquay Town Hall. Tickets £5.00-£14.00

Louis de Bernieres is one of our most celebrated and popular novelists. His most famous book ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’ is a multi-million seller, made into a film with Nicholas Cage, John Hurt and Penelope Cruz. His latest book ‘Smelling of Rooks’ began as a happy accident. He started writing about the texture of his daily life, living in his Georgian rectory in Norfolk. These Sunday night dispatches which were about the rooks nesting in the roof, children falling from trees, or his cats, gathered thousands of devoted followers. Musing on mortality, sparring with online commentators or chronicling his children’s progress, it contains his unique blend of comic precision and and also the peculiar indignities of literary fame. 


Louis will answer questions from the audience (after a short interval) , discuss his books, and also love of music. He will also sign books and meet readers after the talk. Come and get a signed book – perhaps a perfect Christmas present?

If you require disabled seating or have any other special requirements please e-mail info@torbayliteraryfestival.co.uk before booking.