Meet crimewriter Ross Greenwood for the launch of his latest book in The Norfolk Murders series.
Thursday 7th May 2026 From 6pm At The Holt Bookshop. Free Event including Refreshments – limited Spaces so please call 01263 715858, email sales@holtbookshop.co.uk or pop into the shop to save a place.
When a man is found dead on a Sheringham steam train, the tranquil nostalgia of the North Norfolk Railway is shattered. A second man is spotted bound to the tracks outside Weybourne. A pattern of fear is emerging on the Poppy Line, but all roads lead back to the Georgian town of Holt…
Self-Help from the Middle Ages – What the Seven Deadly Sins Can Teach Us About Living by PETER JONES
What can a twelfth-century monk teach us about burnout, envy, or despair?
In Self-Help from the Middle Ages, historian Peter Jones uncovers a forgotten psychology. Medieval thinkers treated the Seven Deadly Sins not simply as vices but as a map of the human mind—a guide to understanding emotion, behaviour, and how to live well.
Drawing on poetry, confession manuals, paintings, and manuscripts, Jones reveals how medieval writers explored problems we still recognise today: rage, addiction, narcissism, grief, and anxiety. He will be talking about his new book with Simon Kinder, Head of History at Gresham’s
“A unique and delightful book… I can think of nothing else quite like it.”
— Nicholas Vincent
“A thoughtful exploration of medieval ideas—and how they illuminate modern life.”
— Peter Frankopan
“One of the most compelling medieval history books I have ever read.”
— Ian Mortimer
Peter Jones, who earned his PhD in Medieval History from NYU, has taught at the University of Toronto, UCL, and the Complutense University of Madrid. His work will also be featured as Radio 4’s Book of the Week, and he will appear at major festivals including Hay, Charleston, and Chalke. As well as coming to Holt.
St Andrews Church 19th May 7pm for 7.30
Tickets available from The Holt Bookshop
01263 715858 | sales@holtbookshop.co.uk or but a ticket online at https://buytickets.at/theholtbookshop/2158303