January’s book is by Jean Plaidy, one of the country’s most widely read novelists, and portrays the final years of the reign of the infamous Queen Catherine de’Medici, including the St Bartholomew’s Day massacre.

No special knowledge of the Huguenots is necessary – just a love of history and a good story!

Thursday 25 January 2-3.15pm

Free, refreshments included, no need to book.