Jonathan Coe: The Proof of My Innocence
Event information
Where: Gala Durham
Date: Sunday 12 October
Time: 3-4pm
Cost: £15/£12 (Live-stream £5)
Type: DBF 2025 Sunday , Durham Book Festival
Jonathan Coe takes on the state of the nation once again in his new satirical novel The Proof of My Innocence.
Exploring the lengths a sinister think-tank will go to in their scheme to push the British Government further to the far-right, two friends-turned-detectives are determined to uncover the truth in this blistering political critique wrapped up in a murder mystery.
Birmingham-born Jonathan Coe is the award-winning, bestselling author of 14 novels including What a Carve Up!, The Rotters’ Club, Middle England and Bournville.
Chaired by Naomi Booth, Durham University.