Gliterary Lunches > Events > Glasgow > Glasgow Gliterary Lunch, 24th November
24th November 202612:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Grand Central, 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow G1 3SF
Speakers:
Louisa Treger and Elissa Soave
Enter into the spirit of the festive period by joining us for a sparkling afternoon of good books, good food and good company.
Louisa Treger is the critically acclaimed author of four novels. Her work has been twice selected as The Times Historical Book of the Month, most recently for Madwoman which was also the Independent’s Book of the Month. She has written for numerous publications including the Financial Times, The Times and Tatler among others. She has joined several radio shows including BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and is deputy chair of the board of the Oxford Literary Festival.
It is Easter Sunday in 1955, and a young man lies face-down on the ground covered in blood. A woman, blonde and petite, stands over him with a gun in her hand. This is the story of Ruth Ellis as never told before….
As Ruth awaits her trial in Holloway Prison, she recollects growing up in England during the Second World War and the events that led to the death of her lover, David Blakely.
Meanwhile, Kitty Carrington – the assistant to Ruth’s trial lawyer – tries to forge her own path through the male-dominated legal world of the 1950’s and ensure that Ruth receives a fair trial.
Navigating secrets, betrayal and a broken justice system, Ruth and Kitty try to take control of their own lives and narratives. But do we ever really know the full story?
“Seventy years ago, a judgemental society robbed Ruth Ellis of her dignity and her voice. Louisa Treger has restored it, in this masterful, powerful and heartwrenching novel. This is hands down my book of the year. — Kate Thompson
Elissa Soave won the inaugural Primadonna Prize in 2019. She is the author of two previous novels: Graffiti Girls and Ginger and Me which was shortlisted for the Saltire Society Scottish First Book Award.
Elissa has been a judge for the Primadonna Prize and the Curae Prize. She currently lives in South Lanarkshire.
Germaine only accepted the job at the Kenmar allotments for a fresh start. Far from anyone who knows her history she can focus on work and tending to her own plot. Most of the other plot-holders keep to themselves and that suits her just fine.
But when the local council announces plans to turn the allotments into luxury housing, Germaine finds herself leading a battle to save the place that has become a sanctuary for fractured souls.
Amidst crumbling sheds and overgrown paths, the rag-tag band plan protests, forge alliances and uncover long-buried secrets. Soon they’ll learn that the allotments are not just plots of land but a place to belong.
“A warm and tender portrait of a community coming together in crisis – and learning to fight back. Humanity glows from every page.” Karen Campbell
If you would like tickets for a Gliterary Lunch, just click the Book Now button and select the number of places you want to reserve. For a whole table, order 10 places. If you are booking on behalf of an organisation and need a vat receipt or want an invoice rather than using a payment card, contact [email protected].
Confirmation of your booking will be sent out to you along with information about the menu, table planning and how to pre-order wine and books if required.
If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to call us on 07525 791454 or email [email protected]
23rd November 2026
24th November 2026
2nd December 2026
Excellent speakers, food and company - great event, not to be missed.
Daniela Gardiner, Panasonic