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Heir of the Shadow by Marvellous Michael Anson

Celebrate the launch of Heir of the Shadowwith
Marvellous Michael Anson

An intimate evening of rich conversation, ceramic painting, and exploring the world of the Sun and Shadow.

·Tuesday 24 November 2026·
·6:30 – 9:00 PM·
·London·

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A note from Marve

“I’m so excited to celebrate the launch of Heir of the Shadowwith you.
Looking forward to a fun night of sipping and painting in the world of Oru.”

— Marvellous Michael Anson

Firstborn of the Sun’s epic sequel will be published by Penguin Michael Joseph in November 2026.

The evening

Three acts,
one night.

  1. I
    6:30 - 7:00

    Arrival & Welcoming

    Doors open. Come in, get settled, meet other readers.

  2. II
    7:00 – 8:00

    Conversations with Marve

    All your burning questions will be answered with a hosted Q&A. Submit your questions into the pool.

  3. III
    8:00 – 9:00

    Pottery painting

    Choose your ceramic piece and turn it into a treasured keep sake, painting with African print motifs supplied by the team.

Where

Social Pottery — White City

SU0236, Westfield London, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF

Nearest tube

Wood Lane (Circle & Hammersmith and City — 2 min walk) · Shepherd's Bush (Central & Overground — 5 min walk)

Accessibility

Step-free and wheelchair accessible throughout.

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Dress Code

Blue &
Silver

The evening leans into the colours of the Shadow. Wear what makes you feel like the heir of something.

General information

What to know

  • ✦Studio fees for all guests have been covered by the team.
  • ✦African print motifs will be provided for use on your ceramics.
  • ✦On the day, guests can purchase their preferred ceramic piece to paint and take home.
  • ✦The studio will hold ceramics for firing and they will be ready for collection 15 days after the event.
  • ✦Ceramics will be held for a further 30 days after firing for collection.

Reserve your place

The circle of forty-two

Fill this in, and we’ll send you an invitation with everything you need. If we’re full, you’ll join the waitlist and we’ll email the moment a seat opens.

This helps our booksellers know how many copies to bring.

Please note: studio fees have been covered by the team, so accurate numbers matter more than an estimate. If your plans change, please cancel your RSVP at least 72 hours before the event so we can offer your seat to someone on the waitlist. A cancellation link will be included in your confirmation email.
Firstborn of the Sun cover

Out now

Firstborn of the Sun

Marve's debut Adult Epic Fantasy Romance, published by Penguin Michael Joseph in October 2025. Audio narrated by Adjoa Andoh and Folake Olowofoyeku.

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Heir of the Shadow cover

Preorder now

Heir of the Shadow

Heir of the Shadow is Firstborn of the Sun's epic sequel and will be published by Penguin Michael Joseph November 26, 2026.

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