Sat 2nd November 2024 2:00PM

A murder. A mysterious stranger. A missing diamond. A haunted Magic Lantern. What dark secret ties them all together? When Sandy is jolted awake by a strange light, she’s whisked from present-day Glasgow to the chaotic streets of 1908. Teaming up with a fearless band of ragamuffin boys, she dives into a race against time to uncover the chilling truth behind these connected events. But as danger closes in, one question remains to be answered: Will Sandy ever get back home?



Join us for the launch of 'The Magic Lantern' by Judith Bowers - This fast paced adventure is set in Glasgow’s Panopticon and based on real people, places and events bound together by the author's imagination. The Magic Lantern is a thrilling beginning to a time travelling trilogy.

There are 200 special edition hardback books available for collection at the launch. Each one will be numbered and signed by the author. To pre-order your limited edition hardback today please visit:



We cannot guarantee there will be any limited edition hardbacks available on the day of the launch, so we recommend you pre-order - however, the standard paperback will be available.

The launch event will include Judith Bowers reading from The Magic Lantern and a chance to see the music hall and the magic lantern that first inspired the trilogy.