An Evening with Leo Vardiashvili | Booka Bridgnorth

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Join Leo Variashvili for an unforgettable evening as he discusses his highly-anticipated debut novel, Hard by a Great Forest. Set in the enchanting city of Tbilisi, Georgia, this captivating tale delves into the complexities of family, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle to reconcile with our past. As Saba embarks on a desperate search for his missing father, he becomes entangled in a web of mysteries that lead him back to Tbilisi, a city filled with haunting memories and buried secrets. With escaped zoo animals roaming the streets and cryptic messages transmitted through the radio, Saba must decipher the clues left behind by his father. Pages from an unpublished manuscript and enigmatic graffiti serve as breadcrumbs, guiding him through the labyrinthine paths of his homeland. Hard by a Great Forest takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through the magic and mystery of returning to a long-lost homeland. As Saba unravels the truth, he discovers that the past has a way of resurfacing, and that the forests of Georgia hold secrets that can no longer be ignored. Published by Bloomsbury, Hard by a Great Forest is set to be the leading debut fiction release of Spring 2024. To celebrate the publication of this extraordinary novel, Booka Bridgnorth is honored to host Leo Variashvili for an exclusive author talk "in conversation" followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the depths of Leo Variashvili's imagination and explore the power of home, memory, and sacrifice. Tickets are available for £8 without a book or £17 with a signed copy of Hard by a Great Forest. Please note that the event will start promptly at 7.00pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm. Book your tickets now and secure your place at this unmissable literary event.