Two days after the launch of his latest book, historian William Dalrymple will meet literary fans at an afternoon tea organised by Bowood House.
Mr Dalrymple, who lives with his wife and three children on a farm outside Delhi in India has written about the spring of 1839 when British forces invaded Afghanistan.
Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan charts the humiliation of British forces, who were beaten by poorly equipped tribesmen. It will be published on February 4.
He will chat about the book, and his career as a writer and historian on Wednesday, February 6, at 3.30pm. Tickets are £17.50.
To book, call (01249) 822228.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here