American Book Tour

The Countess of Derby will be embarking on two exciting journeys to America this spring to share the story of the 14th Earl's transformative American experience. Her first visit will be from 9-17 March, followed by an extensive tour from 5 April to 5 May. Both tours will feature lectures and book signings at prestigious literary clubs across the country, where she'll be discussing how the lessons from history bring light to our world today.

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March Tour Highlights:

• Wednesday, 12 March: University of Virginia Club, Orlando, Florida

• Friday, 14 March: English Speaking Union Welcome Dinner, Alfond Hotel, Winter Park, Florida

• Saturday, 15 March: English Speaking Union Gala Dinner, Alfond Hotel, Winter Park, Florida

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April-May Tour Highlights:

• Tuesday, 8 April: Society of Four Arts, Palm Beach

• Wednesday, 9 April: The Brook Club, New York

• Thursday, 10 April: The Colony Club, New York

• Saturday, 12 April: Gore Place, Boston

• Tuesday, 15 April: Union Club, Boston

• Wednesday, 16 April: American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia

• Wednesday, 23 April: New Orleans (venue to be confirmed)

• Thursday, 24 April: Charleston Library Society

• Sunday, 27 April: Farmington Historical Society, Charlottesville

• Monday, 28 April: Monticello, Charlottesville

• Tuesday, 29 April: Metropolitan Club, Washington, DC

• Wednesday, 30 April: Pendennis Club, Louisville

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I am particularly honoured to be the guest of honour at the English Speaking Union Gala dinner celebrating Quinn Peeper's remarkable 40 years as President of the ESU in America.

I will be accompanied on the Book Tour by a noted scholar, Professor Andrew O'Shaughnessy, who is Professor of History at the University of Virginia and noted scholar on the American Revolution. He was the former Saunders Director of the Robert H. Smith Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello and Vice President of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. He is a Visiting International Fellow at the Wilberforce Institute, University of Hull, and is currently Visiting Fellow at Magdalen College.

The book will be available for purchase on Amazon from Thursday, 1 May. This work represents years of research and passion, and I look forward to sharing this important historical narrative with you all.