Sarah Hall In Conversation

Thursday 25th September, 7:30pm

Tullie House, Carlisle

We’re delighted to welcome the return of Booker-shortlisted Cumbrian author Sarah Hall. Sarah will be discussing her latest novel ‘Helm’ (published 28th August 2025) followed by questions and a book signing.

Sarah Hall’s 10th novel is focused on the unique Cumbrian weather phenomenon – the Helm wind. Sarah Hall returns to a theme that has long been at the centre of her creative vision – that of the profound and complex relationship between humanity and nature.

Helm is a ferocious, mischievous wind – a subject of folklore and awe, who has blasted the sublime landscape of the Eden Valley since the very dawn of time.

Through the stories of those who’ve obsessed over this phenomenon, Helm’s extraordinary history is formed: the Neolithic tribe who tried to placate Helm, the Dark Age wizard priest who wanted to banish Helm, the Victorian steam engineer who attempted to capture Helm – and the farmer’s daughter who loved Helm. But now Dr Selima Sutar, surrounded by infinite clouds and measuring instruments in her observation hut, fears human pollution is killing Helm.

Rich, wild and vital, Helm is the story of a unique life force, and of a relationship: between nature and people, neither of whom can weather life without the other.

PLEASE NOTE: Your order confirmation will act as your e-ticket and is all you require to access the event..

On the night we will also have a list of all people who have purchased tickets online and in the shop.

If you have selected the book and ticket option the book will be available to collect on the night or from Bookends Carlisle after publication date of 28th August 2025.