Author Talks, Book Launches and Events

Author Talks

Events

3 – 10 January 2020

Penny Legg – Speaking about WW2 crime on board Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2, Cunard Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing M002

Penny Legg, author of Crime in the Second World War: Spivs, Scoundrels, Rogues and Worse, will be speaking, chatting to readers and signing copies of her book on WW2 home front crime on board Queen Mary 2 as she sails from New York to Southampton. This is a great opportunity to meet Penny and gain some fascinating insight into a period when we should have all been pulling together for the greater good.

15 January 2020

Penny Legg – Speaking about WW2 Crime at Four Marks Foxes WI

7.30 pm Four Marks Sports and Recreational Ground, Uplands Lane, Four Marks GU34 5AF

Penny Legg, author of Crime in the Second World War: Spivs, Scoundrels, Rogues and Worse, will be speaking and signing copies of her book on WW2 home front crime at Four Marks WI in Hampshire. This is a great opportunity to meet Penny and learn about a period when opportunities for crime were at an all-time high.

Please note that this is a Women’s Institute event. Please contact the WI for guest attendance details.

28 February 2020

Penny Legg – Speaking about WW2 Crime at Puttenham and Wanborough History Society

8.00 pm Marwick Hall, School Lane, Puttenham, Surrey GU3 1AS

Penny Legg, author of Crime in the Second World War: Spivs, Scoundrels, Rogues and Worse, will be speaking and signing copies of her book on WW2 home front crime at Puttenham and Wanborough History Society in Surrey. This is a great opportunity to meet Penny and learn about a period when criminals found great opportunities due to the wartime conditions.

Please note that there is a £2 entry charge for non-members for this event.