Patrick Gale | Love Lane
Fri 17 Apr 2026 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join bestselling novelist Patrick Gale, celebrated for his compassionate, character-driven storytelling, in conversation with Dr Judith Heneghan for an engaging discussion about his new novel Love Lane.
Spanning three generations, the novel follows Canadian farmer Harry Cane as he returns to post-war England, setting in motion a powerful exploration of family, memory, and the ties that bind us across time and place. Rich in emotional insight, Love Lane weaves together themes of reconciliation, secrecy, and the enduring quest for belonging, bringing Patrick’s trademark sensitivity and depth to a story shaped by the aftermath of war and the complexities of personal history.
In this event, Patrick will talk about the inspiration behind the novel, his approach to character and structure, and the ways in which place and memory influence his writing.
Patrick Gale grew up and went to school in Winchester, making this a special opportunity to welcome home one of Britain’s most loved novelists for a thoughtful and moving literary event.
