Books news

Thursday, March 11

Shona MacLean: A Game of Sorrows, 6:30pm, Blackwell Bookshop, South Bridge

MacLean was encouraged to write by her late uncle, Alistair MacLean, and her first book, the historical thriller The Redemption of Alexander Seaton, was one of the best-selling Scottish books of 2008. A Game of Sorrows is the much-awaited sequel, again featuring Alexander, this time caught up in an intrigue involving family secrets, fugitive priests and rebellious plotters.

Tickets are free, available from the front desk at Blackwell. For more details, call Ann Landmann on 0131-622 8206 or go to: [email protected]

Friday, 12 and Saturday, 13 March

Edinburgh Antiquarian Book Fair, noon-6:45pm (Friday), 10am-5pm (Saturday), Assembly Rooms, George Street

More than 60 exhibitors will have a range of rare and interesting books, maps and manuscripts for sale, at prices ranging from a few pounds to several thousands. Admission free. For more information, go to: www.edinburghbookfair.co.uk