An evening with John Ironmonger | 9th September, 7PM

We are delighted to be hosting an event with local author, and a favourite among our booksellers, John Ironmonger. His new book is The Angel of St Piran.

Set between the fictional Cornish town of St Piran — a place beloved by Ironmonger's readers — and the jungles of Tanzania, The Angel of St Piran is a sweeping, heart-filled adventure that confronts humanity’s relationship with the natural world.

When five wealthy trophy hunters descend upon a remote African forest in search of chimpanzee trophies, they overlook Angel Restorick, a passionate young researcher who has learned to communicate with the apes she studies. As the hunters close in, Angel must use her unique bond with the chimps to outwit the human predators. From Cornwall to Africa and back, this powerful novel explores conservation, connection, and courage against exploitation.

For fans of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, The Angel of St Piran offers a page-turning meditation on empathy, community, and survival

Praise for John Ironmonger's previous works

“This book achieves what should be impossible: a heartwarming dystopia.” — Elle UK

“Nuanced, compassionate and funny, this tale of love and revenge is one of my favourite books of the year.” — Carys Bray

 “Suffused with warmth and charm. This is what good storytellers do in the face of the climate crisis: choreograph a dance between the global and the human.” — Shelley Harris

“A novel full of warmth, wit and wisdom.” — Essie Fox, author of The Fascination

About the Author

John Ironmonger is the author of several acclaimed novels, including The Whale at the End of the World and The Wager and the Bear. His work has been translated into multiple languages and praised worldwide for its warmth, wit, and humane storytelling.