Gillian Bagwell

Gillian Bagwell reads from and signs her second novel, "The September Queen," the first fictional account of the astonishing real-life adventure of Jane Lane, an ordinary Staffordshire girl who saved the life of the young Charles II after the disastrous Battle of Worcester in 1651 by disguising him as ... (more)her servant and helping him elude capture by Cromwell’s army and escape to France, thus preserving the future of the British monarchy.

Gillian Bagwell reads from her second novel, "The September Queen," the first fictional account of the astonishing real-life adventure of Jane Lane, an ordinary Staffordshire girl who saved the life of the young Charles II after the disastrous Battle of Worcester in 1651 by disguising him as her servant ... (more)and helping him elude capture by Cromwell’s army and escape to France, thus preserving the future of the British monarchy. Free. No-host bar. To make dinner reservations call at 510-848-7800, ask for a 6 p.m. reservation and mention that you’re attending the release event.