For one night only we have one of the world's most acclaimed historians in town. Ben Macintyre is the multimillion-copy bestselling author of books including Agent Sonya, SAS: Rogue Heroes, The Spy and the Traitor, Agent Zigzag, Operation Mincemeat and A Spy Among Friends.

Macintyre's latest book, Coldtiz: Prisoners of the Castle is the incredible true story of the most infamous prison in history. Set in the heart of Nazi Germany, an unlikely band of British officers plotted daring escapes. But, as Macintyre reveals that’s only part of the truth. With access to an astonishing range of material, he uncovers a remarkable cast of characters of multiple nationalities. As well as tales of extraordinary courage and resilience, there are stories of snobbery, class conflict, homosexuality, bullying, espionage, insanity and farce.

Ben Macintyre speaks with Rob Kelly on this latest, extraordinary work.

Unity Books Wellington will be on hand on the night with books. With huge thanks to Penguin Random House NZ, Adelaide Writers Week and our mates at WORD Christchurch for getting Ben Macintyre to Aotearoa!

About the author:
Ben Macintyre is a columnist and Associate Editor at The Times, and has worked as the newspaper's correspondent in New York, Paris and Washington. Several of his books have been made into films and television series, including Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS: Rogue Heroes.

Tickets:
General Admission: $28 waged
Concession: $25
Verb Community Members: $20 please check your dedicated Verb Community newsletter or email community@verbwellington.nz to get your discount code.