A Night in with Rumaan Alam
Join, the acclaimed author of Leave the World Behind and That Kind of Mother, Rumaan Alam, as he unveils his latest novel, Entitlement, a story based on the seductive allure of money, privilege, and power.
Money talks. But what if it lies?
Brooke wants many things. A sense of purpose, independence, security. To make a difference in the world, and maybe to impress her mother along the way. Her job assisting an eighty-year-old billionaire in his quest to give away a vast fortune could be just the ticket to the life she knows she is entitled to.
Intoxicated by this newfound proximity to wealth and power, Brooke soon finds herself rubbing shoulders with the one percent, as her boss’s attention offers her a glimpse into a world just beyond her grasp. But before long, being under his wing is not enough, and Brooke starts to dangerously blur the lines between what belongs to him, and what should belong to her.
In conversation with writer and poet Nikita Gill, Rumaan will discuss the inspiration behind Entitlement and explore its themes of power, privilege, race, and the ethical complexities of wealth. Known for his sharp, anthropological eye on the absurdities of modern life, he will offer insights into how our desires and entitlements can lead us down morally ambiguous paths.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of today’s most incisive voices in fiction.
The ‘stream and book’ package includes a unique ticket for the stream, and a copy of Entitlement (RRP £16.99) deliverable to any UK or international address.
The event will initially be broadcast on 16 October at 6.30pm UK time. It will be available to view up to two weeks after the event has ended and can be accessed Worldwide. If you live in a time zone that does not suit the initial broadcast time you can watch it at any point after the initial showing for two weeks.
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