John Boyne - The Weight of Angels
Don't miss an incredible evening of literature, history, and sharp wit with one of modern fiction's greatest storytellers.
Please Note: This event is available both in-person at the venue and as a live stream for online viewing. Please double-check your selection at checkout to ensure you are purchasing the correct ticket type (Venue/In-Person or Virtual/Live Stream).
| Date | Monday 2nd November 2026 | |
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| Time | 7:30 PM | |
| Doors Open | 7:00 PM | |
| Venue | High Street Baptist Church | |
About the Book: The Weight of Angels
When the Marquis of Queensberry left his infamous card for Oscar Wilde in 1895, it sparked a libel trial that led to Wilde's arrest, imprisonment, and early death in Paris at age forty-six. But what if he had simply ignored the insult? What direction might his life have taken?
This is the irresistible premise of John Boyne's The Weight of Angels—an expansive, lush reimagining of the second half of Oscar Wilde's life. Rather than dying in penury, Wilde lives to bear witness to the momentous events and cataclysmic changes of the twentieth century, steering a life as celebrated, dramatic, and exhilarating as his first.
About John Boyne
John Boyne is the award-winning author of nineteen novels, published in sixty languages worldwide. His 2006 masterpiece The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has sold over 11 million copies and been adapted for cinema, theatre, ballet, and opera.
His international bestsellers include The Heart's Invisible Furies and A Ladder to the Sky. A four-time Irish Book Award winner (including Author of the Year in 2022), John has received numerous global literary honours, most recently winning the 2025 FNAC novel prize for The Elements.