Superstar author Lee Child in conversation with Kate Mosse, Ken Follett and Jojo Moyes at The Queen's Reading Room Festival at Chatsworth

On September 19, 2026, these iconic authors will reflect on the transformative power of stories whilst describing their own remarkable bodies of work – from the much-loved adventures of Jack Reacher to historical epics, gripping thrillers and family chronicles. Full of insight and humour, the event promises to be a rare and illuminating gathering of four literary powerhouses whose novels have helped millions of readers make sense of the world around them.

Lee Child said: “Story knows no borders, and the extraordinary power of reading bring us together as communities, nations and individual human beings. Are writers and readers the best diplomats?”

This special evening, hosted by The Queen’s Reading Room chief executive, Vicki Perrin, will reunite the four authors seven years after their celebrated tour of Europe. Tickets cost £30 for Lee Child, Reading and Rehabilitation. The event starts at 7pm in the Garden Hub, inside the Festival Hub at Chatsworth.

The Queen’s Reading Room, which is Queen Camilla’s literary charity, staged its first festival in 2023, which has since attracted some of the most celebrated names in literature and entertainment. This year, guests will be able to enjoy an array of engaging and thought-provoking talks across the weekend from acclaimed authors such as Harlan Coben, Clare Balding, Cecelia Ahern, Elif Shafak, and Jeffrey Archer, plus jam-packed programme of bonus entertainment free with the Festival Pass; The Poetry Room, which offers a rolling line-up of live readings, The Writers’ Room, where aspiring authors can seek invaluable guidance from some of publishing's leading figures, and The Book Club Room, which celebrates Her Majesty's Book Club and the remarkable reading journey it has inspired for so many since its launch.

Committed to combining world-class literary programming with a range of grassroots community initiatives, the festival is offering tickets at a reduced rate through Chatsworth’s Universal Credit scheme to help ensure that cost never become a barrier to attendance.

Tickets for The Queen’s Reading Room Festival are available to buy now via Chatsworth's website. Go to https://www.chatsworth.org/events/the-queens-reading-room-festival