What The Book? Presents An Evening With AJ West
From London to Trentham by Camper Van: Bestselling Author Brings New Historical Mystery to Staffordshire.
Independent bookshop What The Book? is delighted to welcome bestselling historical novelist A.J. West to Cadwaladers at Trentham Estate on Friday 27th November 2026 for a special launch event celebrating his brand-new novel, The Deadly Inheritance of Everest Macdonald.
To launch his latest novel, West has packed up his life in London and moved into a camper van – aptly named Everest – and is traveling the length and breadth of the UK visiting independent bookshops and readers.
On 27 November, it’s Trentham’s turn.
The evening will include a conversation with the author, audience Q&A, book signing, and the opportunity to hear the remarkable true story that inspired his latest novel.
About The Book
Set in wartime London and based on a real Victorian murder, The Deadly Inheritance of Everest Macdonald follows Everest Macdonald as she investigates the decades-old killing of her famous uncle, actor William Terriss.
As she follows a trail of clues through London’s theatrical underworld, Everest uncovers a dark mystery involving obsession, betrayal, family secrets, and one of the most notorious crimes of the Victorian stage.
The novel has already attracted significant attention ahead of publication and is expected to become one of the year’s most talked-about historical mysteries.
About The Author
A.J. West is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Betrayal of Thomas True and the award-winning The Spirit Engineer. Before becoming a novelist, he enjoyed a successful career as a BBC television journalist and newsreader. His novels are renowned for combining meticulous historical research with gripping storytelling and unforgettable characters.
The Deadly Inheritance Of Everest Macdonald
Event Details
Date: Friday 27 November 2026
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Location: Cadwaladers, Trentham Estate, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG
Price: £18 per ticket
Ticket includes:
- A signed sprayed-edge hardback special edition of The Deadly Inheritance of Everest MacDonald
- Author talk, audience Q&A, and signing
- Free hot beverage for existing Cadwaladers loyalty members and anyone signing up to the loyalty programme on the evening
How To Book
Tickets are available from:
What The Book?, Trentham Estate
Telephone: 0796 603 7636
Email: plotthickens@what-the-book.com
Early booking is recommended.