# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Torbay Literary Festival: Sarah Pearse - Opening Author Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 09:15 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Local author Sarah Pearse has taken the literary world by storm. Her debut novel ‘The Sanatorium’ reached No1 on The Sunday Times bestseller list and the subsequent two thrillers in the trilogy, ‘The Retreat’, and ‘The Wilds’, have now sold well over 1.5 million copies together. It is fitting that a former Torquay Girls Grammar school pupil should be the festival’s first ever author. As well as talking about her books, we will explore Sarah’s writing process and what has helped her succeed as a novelist.

You can e-mail Sarah questions in advance of the event to questions@torbayliteraryfestival.co.uk and she will be signing copies of all her books at the end.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paignton/torbay-literary-festival-sarah-pearse-opening-author-event/200029687567608
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Paignton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Palace Theatre
- **lat**: 50.435190444341
- **long**: -3.570799864245
- **full address**: Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue,Paignton, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Torbay Literary Festival: Sarah Pearse - Opening Author Event being held?
  - **A:** Torbay Literary Festival: Sarah Pearse - Opening Author Event takes place on Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 09:15 am to Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 09:15 am at Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue,Paignton, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Torbay Literary Festival: Sarah Pearse - Opening Author Event?
  - **A:** Torbay Literary Festival: Sarah Pearse - Opening Author Event is organized by Palace Theatre.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Palace Theatre's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Palace Theatre a rating of 4.5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Palace Theatre has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Torbay Literary Festival: Sarah Pearse - Opening Author Event 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 Paignton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Torbay Literary Festival: Sarah Pearse - Opening Author Event sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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