Rowling to discuss first adult book

14:25, Sep 6 2012

JK Rowling will discuss her first book for adults at a festival later this year. Lennoxlove Book Festival near Haddington, East Lothian, is the only public event the Harry Potter creator will be doing in Scotland, organisers say. Rowling will talk about The Casual Vacancy on the main stage on the opening night of November 2. The novel, about an idyllic town ripped apart by a parish council election, is published worldwide on September 27. The story begins with the unexpected death of Barry Fairweather, whose demise in his early 40s leaves a space on the parish council. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT It is Rowling's first novel since her final Potter book in 2007. Alistair Moffat, a festival director, said: "Having one of the best-known writers in the world at Lennoxlove Book Festival is a great coup for us. We are delighted to have secured JK Rowling and to be able to offer the friends of the festival, who have supported it so loyally so far priority booking. "Best yet is a very dangerous phrase, but I am confident in proclaiming this year's festival programme undoubtedly the best yet." Held at Lennoxlove House, the two-day festival has 35 events for adults and children and is now in its fourth year. Authors who have previously appeared include Alistair Campbell, Kate Adie, and Sarah Brown.

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