{"product_id":"henry-viii-his-wives-and-the-tudor-court-friday-16-october-hampton-court-palace-10am-4pm-copy","title":"The Art of Thriller Writing – a Masterclass with Adam LeBor, Friday 29 January 2027, Spectator Boardroom, 10am - 4pm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW51445014 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eThere’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e never been a better time to write a thriller. With the world in turmoil and new threats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eemerging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e we need brave heroes and courageous heroines to take on the bad guys. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139909200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eJoin Adam LeBor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eSpectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e contributor, veteran thriller critic for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e and author of seven thrillers, for a day-long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003em\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003easter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003ec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003elass on the art of thriller writing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139909200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eThe day is based around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003ethe principles of storytelling that will show \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eyou \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003ehow to deliver an enthralling narrative. From conjuring up a complex, haunted protagonist to crafting deadly obstacles and a thundering climactic clash, Adam will share his deep insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e and experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e about what makes a thriller work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139909200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eaddition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eCharles Cumming, one of Britain’s best-known thriller writers, will join us over lunch to share his insight and knowledge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139909200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eBut the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003em\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003easter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003ec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003elass is not only for would-be authors. It is aimed at everyone who wants to master the craft of storytelling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e a vital skill in today’s business world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139909200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eA copy of Adam’s international conspiracy thriller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eThe Reykjavik Assignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003ebe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003eincluded in the price of your ticket along with refreshments, lunch, wine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003ebeer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139909200 BCX8\"\u003e and soft drinks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139909200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e Limited to just 15 places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Goudy Old Style',serif;\"\u003eWe will email you nearer the time with a reminder, more details and to request any dietaries etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spectator Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61276695626062,"sku":"ALB290127","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/6358\/4334\/files\/AdamLeBorSq.jpg?v=1792397779","url":"https:\/\/shop.spectator.co.uk\/products\/henry-viii-his-wives-and-the-tudor-court-friday-16-october-hampton-court-palace-10am-4pm-copy","provider":"Spectator Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}