Author Event: Beth Fox
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Wednesday 17 February, 6 pm, Bay Hill Books. Join us for an evening with Author Beth Fox, and her best selling book, The Saffron Runners.
About the book: Afghanistan, 1827. The Saffron Runners follows the adventures of a band of warrior brothers who make a fantastic journey from Hindu Kush to desert to the fabled city of Isfahan and back across the Border of Flags. They seek retribution after the Persians’ brutal raids on their villages, but ultimately there is only one thing on their minds: The horses. And there is only one Horse Master who can lead them.A tale of daring, deception and unceasing action, The Saffron Runners will have your heart pounding as you urge the Heavenly Horses on, gallop with the Drinkers of the Wind, and thrill to hot-blooded chases spiced with mystery, romance and always, always, the lure of a destiny to be fulfilled. Outstandingly well researched and brimming with historical detail, The Saffron Runners is a real page-turner.
About the Author: Born and raised in Gapes Valley, Beth went on to reading Middle English, Art History and 19th Century literature at university and also teaching these subjects. Beth travelled extensively throughout the Far East, the Middle East and the Balkans. More recently, she has has worked with ancient maps and design in New Zealand, Australia and the UK.