Book Signings
Book signings will be available with festival headliners Richard Osman, Celia Imrie, Jilly Cooper, Julia Quinn, Helen Fielding, Jojo Moyes, Lady Glenconner, Robert Harris, Peter Frankopan, Alan Titchmarsh, Kristin Hannah, Sebastian Faulks, Peter James, Sarah Waters, Hallie Rubenhold, Sarah Winman, Joanna Cannon, Natasha Brown, and Samantha Shannon.
Also offering book signings, is festival special guest Gill Hornby
Provisional timetable
| Tent name: | Cavendish | Devonshire | Burlington | |||
| 12.05pm | Richard Osman | Celia Imrie | Sarah Winman | Joanna Cannon | Kristin Hannah | Sebastian Faulks |
| 1.35pm | Julia Quinn | Gill Hornby | Alan Titchmarsh | Peter James | ||
| 3.50pm | Helen Fielding | Natasha Brown | Samantha Shannon | Robert Harris | Peter Frankopan | |
| 5.15pm | Jilly Cooper | Jojo Moyes | Sarah Waters | Hallie Rubenhold | Lady Glenconner |
Please view the timetable on site for exact timings and locations. Note that the advertised list of authors may be subject to change.
*Author books are available from the Orangery and Stables gift shops and also the book signing tents. Signings are offered on a first-come, first-served basis only and are likely to be in high demand; therefore, we are unable to guarantee that your book will be signed.
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Please note: Please be aware that for technical, operational or safety reasons, some facilities may be removed or closed, or entertainment and event timetables cancelled and/or altered at any time, including at short notice. Chatsworth reserves the right to change the programme of attractions and entertainment if, at any time, it is deemed necessary or appropriate to do so, this may also include closing attractions or areas of the estate. We apologise in advance for any disappointment caused should this need arise.
