Writer Nadeem Akbar, now living in London, was born in Afghanistan. Her latest novel The Afghans, follows the story of a prominent family from the invasion by USSR, followed by take over of the state by Taliban government and American peace keeping forces. The withdrawal of foreign forces left behind a shattered, war torn but a free Afghanistan. Nadeem will also explore some of the Afghan culture which has been around for over two millennia.
Time: 11am
Free – bookings essential
The Afghans
Thursday 15th October