# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE WYTHENSHAWE DANDY: Stephen Galbraith in conversation - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us to celebrate the publication of Stephen's debut novel, a gripping Northern noir set in South Manchester and Sheffield!About this EventWe are thrilled to welcome Stephen Galbraith to the shop to hear him discuss his debut crime thriller, The Wythenshawe Dandy. Stephen will be in conversation with Nicholas Royle.Doors: 6.30pm, Starts: 6.45pm.General Admission: £5, Book & Ticket: £14About the book:On a cold January night, three people make three portentous decisions.An unoccupied flat. A freshly dressed bed. The body of a young woman laid out neatly on the duvet. The dead girl looks familiar – troublingly familiar – but Detective Inspector Cassie May can’t place her. And to compound her troubles, Cassie has just started dating the flat’s owner, James Flynn.When her boyfriend is accused of M**der, an ambitious young DI risks her career – and her life – by defying her bosses, the security services, and a crime syndicate, to prove the innocence of a man who seems more worried about the long-buried secrets she might unearth than the M**der charge hanging over him.Set across the leafiest of Sheffield suburbs, the sink estates of South Manchester, and the bleak and snowy Pennine moors that separate them, The Wythenshawe Dandy presents a discomforting picture of a world where privilege and wretchedness coexist."The Wythenshawe Dandy is a compelling read with cleverly drawn characters and a real sense of place. Just when you think you might have worked things out, another deftly written twist is added and the plot grips the reader even tighter. A brilliant debut. Very highly recommended." - Kerry Hadley-PryceAbout the author:Originally from South Manchester, Stephen Galbraith moved to Sheffield in 1994 and still lives in the city with his wife and daughters. After working in senior management in several business sectors, he sold his company and embarked upon a Creative Writing MA at Manchester Metropolitan University, graduating with Distinction. The Wythenshawe Dandy is his debut crime novel.If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of the book, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331.Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event.Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new.Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-wythenshawe-dandy-stephen-galbraith-in-conversation/100001991699506840 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Blackwell's Bookshop Manchester - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 14, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Blackwell's Bookshop Manchester - **lat**: 53.4673865 - **long**: -2.236275599999999 - **full address**: Blackwell's Bookshop Manchester, University Green, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THE WYTHENSHAWE DANDY: Stephen Galbraith in conversation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3380b255388032936efb9acdfe69783d7c310193f6e1d7e6421a5a5b55eff90d-rimg-w1200-h600-dce7e7e7-gmir.jpg?v=1781772551 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THE WYTHENSHAWE DANDY: Stephen Galbraith in conversation being held? - **A:** THE WYTHENSHAWE DANDY: Stephen Galbraith in conversation takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop Manchester, University Green, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing THE WYTHENSHAWE DANDY: Stephen Galbraith in conversation? - **A:** THE WYTHENSHAWE DANDY: Stephen Galbraith in conversation is organized by Blackwell's Manchester. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THE WYTHENSHAWE DANDY: Stephen Galbraith in conversation is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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