Mary Paulson-Ellis: Emily Noble’s Disgrace

SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 18

Mary Paulson-Ellis: Emily Noble’s Disgrace

Emily Noble’s Disgrace is the third novel by Mary Paulson-Ellis, each of which has delved into the mysterious world of those who die without a next-of-kin. She’ll discuss the book, and her fascination with this subject, with Marsali Taylor.

Mary Paulson-Ellis

Mary Paulson-Ellis lives in Edinburgh. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, The Other Mrs Walker was a Times bestseller and Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year. Her second, The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing was long-listed for the McIlvanney Prize for best Scottish crime novel and a Historical Writers Association Gold Crown. Mary has an MLitt in Creative Writing from Glasgow University and her work has featured in the Guardian and on BBC Radio 4. In 2019 Val McDermid named her one of the most compelling LGBTQ+ writers working today.

‘Mary Paulson-Ellis is a genius at peeling away the layers and slowly, skilfully putting flesh on the bones of an extraordinary, sinuous story’

- Sarah Hilary, author of Fragile

‘A beautifully written, compelling contemporary gothic novel. Mary Paulson-Ellis strips back the secret and lies hiding within one house with a deft

touch.’ - Andrew Wilson, author of I Saw Him Die

‘Totally absorbing, this is a story that will keep you gripped through all its unexpected twists

and turns’ - Janice Hadlow, author of The Other Bennet Sister

Sat 18.30 Mareel £10/£8