Join Leeds author Chris Nickson for a discussion of his new novel Them Without Pain. The latest of Chris’ historical, Leeds based crime novels, Them Without Pain is inspired by the story of Arthur Mangey, a goldsmith who made the Leeds Mace in 1696 and was hanged for treason two years later. The evidence was flimsy, his accuser of dubious reputation… delve into the world of this lesser-known Leeds tale as Chris talks about the inspiration for his new novel, his writing process and of using Leeds as his creative backdrop in turning history into fiction.

Them without Pain is the sixth instalment of the Simon Westow mysteries. A series which Booklist calls “acclaimed” and describes the previous title The Scream of Sins as a “complex plot with multiple twists combined with realistic period ambience and vivid characters make this a riveting read.”