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9 July 2026
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
All ages welcome
£12 Ticket with Book + Exclusive Merch
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Enter the world of the mysterious Button heirs, the five teen geniuses and their murdered billionaire father…
Each heir has a special talent: Octavius the Maestro. Fola the Brain. Bilal the Olympian. Perdita the Artist. Romeo the Failure.
Who are you most like?
Join New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé for this immersive event where you’ll complete challenges to find out which Button heir you are.
There’ll be fun activities linked to each of the heirs’ talents, and you’ll hear Faridah in-conversation with Cynthia Murphy, where she’ll let you into the secrets of the The Heirs and answer your questions.
An event perfect for Faridah’s fans and for those who love The Inheritance Games, Umbrella Academy, and Knives Out!
Mixing with millionaires requires glamour so dress to impress.*
All attendees will receive a goody bag with exclusive bookish merch, including a limited edition print only available at Faridah’s UK events.
*Everyday dress is fine too!
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