A BESTSELLING author and historian will hold a book signing in Maldon for his fictional debut.

Maldon Books is hosting the book signing with author Dan Jones for his new book, Essex Dogs.

Dan Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of Powers and Thrones, Crusaders, The Templars, The Plantagenets, Wars of the Roses, and Magna Carta.

He wrote and presented the popular Netflix series, Secrets of Great British Castles.

He has an exclusive deal with Sony Pictures Television to produce and develop historical TV series, including adaptations of his books.

A spokesperson from Maldon Books said: “Maldon Books is delighted to be hosting a book signing with Dan Jones, celebrating the publication of his fictional debut, Essex Dogs, the explosive first instalment in an epic new trilogy set during the Hundred Years' War.”

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The signing is on Thursday, September 15 from 2pm to 4pm at Maldon Books, 23 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PE.

Admission is free and pre-orders of the book can be made so that your copy will be ready for collection at the event.

Tickets can be found at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-signing-with-dan-jones-tickets-401606855917.