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TOPCWF26 The First Crime is the Hardest - Old Swan Hotel

Date:
Sat 25 Jul 2026 3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

About TOPCWF26 The First Crime is the Hardest - Old Swan Hotel

Rebecca Philipson’s How to Get Away With Murder is one of the year’s most exciting debuts, and her journey began at Creative Thursday. In conversation with Val McDermid, she shares her path from aspiring writer to published novelist.

Swift Half events are intended for those already on site; if you book a Swift Half ticket only, you will need to purchase a Site Pass.

Each Swift Half event runs for approximately 25-30 minutes. A limited number of benches are available on a first come, first served basis, otherwise the event is standing.

Kindly sponsored by T&R Theakston.

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Saturday 25 July 3:00pm Standard: £5.00 Book Now

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