Now entering their fifth successful year in partnership with ITV3 and Specsavers and in association with the Crime Writers’ Association, the 2012 Crime Thriller Awards are being held at London’s Grosvenor House. The awards show will be televised as the finale of a seven week season of drama, and M.C. Beaton will be on stage to present the CWA gold dagger award.

M.C. Beaton will be signing copies of her new book, Hiss and Hers, in the Cotswold Bookstore from 10am. The book is released in Hardback on October 4th, but advance copies will be on sale.

With acclaimed writer Simon Brett, M.C. Beaton celebrates the 20th anniversary of Agatha Raisin, discussing the humour and the endearing characters that have captivated millions of readers worldwide.