Evening talk, ‘The Mother and Father of All Things.’ Local author Dr. Justin Newland’s long study of Ancient Egypt culminated in the publication of his debut novel, The Genes of Isis’, an alternative genesis of the human race. This evening he’ll be talking about his writing, the novel, and why Ancient Egypt is known as the ‘Mother and Father of All Things’.
The event is an illustrated talk and is part of the 2018 Exeter Literary Festival.
Tickets are £2.00 and can be purchased at St. Thomas Library or by telephoning 01392 407 061.
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