Muriel Spark's Study in Italy
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Very Fine Clock
Delighted to report that a new edition of Muriel Spark's children's book will be published on April 7.
It will include the lovely illustrations of Edward Gorey. Hardback £17.99 from Transit Children's Editions.
Muriel Spark Walk 14 March
Fiona Donaldson is offering a Muriel Spark Walk on Saturday 14 March. The previous one was very much appreciated. Kick off is at 10.30am at Morningside Library. Cost is a minimum donation of £15 to the James Gillespies Trust and the Muriel Spark Society. Please contact Fiona to book: fionamd5@gmail.com.
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Like a Cat Loves a Bird: the nine lives of Muriel Spark
James Bailey, the author of the above study, will be appearing at Topping Books in Edinburgh on 23 April at 7pm. Tickets from £5 are available from the Topping website.
Allan Massie dies aged 87
Allan Massie, Scottish novelist and crtic, has died aged 87. Massie wrote a book-length study of Muriel Spark, and introduced her novel The Comforters in the centenary edition of her novels, which was supported by the Society.
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