An Evening with the Queen of a Killer Twist: Louise Candlish
We’re thrilled to be welcoming internationally bestselling crime author Louise Candlish to Farsley. Join us as Louise introduces her gripping new novel A Knock at the Door, and takes us on a white‑knuckle ride of suspense and tension that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
A FARSLEY LIT FEST 2026 EVENT
‘ A master of her craft’ – Adele Parks
About the Book
They’ve finally got her back… but is it really her? When three-year-old Tippi Macklin goes missing on a weekend break with her parents, her face appears in newspapers around the world, sparking endless debate and conspiracy theories. Wealthy and glamorous Jed and Gabby never give up hope that ‘Little Tippi’ will be found.
Eighteen years later, a young woman arrives at their door claiming to be their lost girl. She has a new name, a new history and some startling evidence to support her claim. Can she really be Tippi – or is she an imposter? A DNA test will prove her identity one way or the other, but when the results come back, it seems the mystery has only just begun…
About the Author
Louise Candlish is the internationally bestselling author of 18 novels, including The Only Suspect, winner in 2024 of a Ned Kelly Award and a Capital Crime Fingerprint Award, and Our House, winner of a British Book Award for Crime & Thriller Book of the Year.
Louise’s TV brand is also soaring. Following her smash-hit four-part adaptation of Our House for ITV, starring Martin Compston and Tuppence Middleton, filming is now underway on two more series: The Only Suspect starring Kevin McKidd and The Heights starring Anna Friel.
The event will include a book signing. Doors at 7pm.
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