Writers of the World with Philippe Claudel & MJ Hyland August 17, 2009

Two haunting explorations into the darker side of the human psyche. In his outstanding Brodeck's Report, Philippe Claudel's investigation into the lynching of an artist exposes uncomfortable truths and a community's fear of outsiders. M J Hyland's much praised This Is How documents how one man's struggle to find his place in society leads him to a remote seaside town and ultimately his tragic downfall.

We are delighted that the award-winning and booker-shortlisted novelist M J Hyland will join Philippe Claudel for this event - she replaces Julia Franck who was originally scheduled to appear.