# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sisters of the Midnight Sun: An Evening with Fiona Valpy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Fiona Valpy in Conversation with Karen Campbell at the Gryffe Valley Book FestivalAbout this EventFiona Valpy is a bestselling author whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages worldwide. A multi-million-copy bestseller, she is best known for The Beekeeper’s Promise, with other much-loved titles including The Dressmaker’s Gift and The Storyteller of Casablanca.Her latest novel, Sisters of the Midnight Sun, is set against the striking backdrop of the Shetland Islands. It tells the story of two very different women, united by a shared grief, who seek solace in solitude, unexpectedly finding connection. Spanning timelines from 1940s Norway to the early 2000s in Shetland, it is a moving exploration of resistance, loss, community and acceptance.Fiona draws inspiration from the stories of strong women, particularly those shaped by the years of the Second World War. Her meticulous historical research brings a rich authenticity to her work, creating an evocative sense of time and place.Fiona will be in conversation with Scottish author Karen Campbell whose books include Paper Cup and This Bright Life.Books will be available at the venue from The Ginger Cat Bookshop prior to and following the event. Both authors will sign books following the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/sisters-of-the-midnight-sun-an-evening-with-fiona-valpy/100001993067311982
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-09-18T17:30:00Z
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: Carrick Centre
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.7, max: 13.7, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Carrick Centre
- **lat**: 55.8679486
- **long**: -4.5510049
- **full address**: Carrick Centre, 1A Main Street, Houston, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sisters of the Midnight Sun: An Evening with Fiona Valpy being held?
  - **A:** Sisters of the Midnight Sun: An Evening with Fiona Valpy takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Carrick Centre, 1A Main Street, Houston, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sisters of the Midnight Sun: An Evening with Fiona Valpy?
  - **A:** Sisters of the Midnight Sun: An Evening with Fiona Valpy is organized by The Ginger Cat Bookshop and Tryptych Studios.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sisters of the Midnight Sun: An Evening with Fiona Valpy is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sisters of the Midnight Sun: An Evening with Fiona Valpy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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