Bursting onto the literary scene with her skilful debut, After You’d Gone, Maggie O’Farrell has remained an inimitable creative force ever since.

Today’s event celebrates her 25th anniversary as a beloved writer of works encompassing her breathtaking memoir I Am, I Am, I Am; captivating The Marriage Portrait; and acclaimed Hamnet (soon to be a major new film starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley). In conversation with Frank Navasky, O'Farrell reflects on her writing life and unforgettable stories.