An Evening with Catriona Silvey and Sam Canning Edinburgh West End

Come along to an engaging conversation with Catriona Silvey and Sam Canning on Thursday, April 24th at 7pm, as they discuss their witty and enduring romantic stories, *Love and Other Paradoxes* and *Virtual Strangers*, with Katalina Watt.

**Love and Other Paradoxes**
Joe Greene, a student at Cambridge University, aspires to leave a lasting legacy with his words. Meanwhile, Esi, a time-traveler from the future, is on a mission to observe history’s most iconic events. In her time, Joe is celebrated as a literary giant on par with Shakespeare, and he’s on the verge of meeting Diana, the muse behind his legendary love poetry.
However, Esi carries a heavy burden—a secret event at Cambridge this year that will shatter her world. Determined to alter her fate, she crosses paths with Joe, inadvertently throwing his life off course. To protect their futures, Esi takes on the role of Joe’s romantic guide, steering him toward Diana. But when Joe begins to develop feelings for Esi, they must confront a profound dilemma: Is destiny unchangeable, or can they carve out a new path?

**Virtual Strangers**
Can love spark from a single message? Ada, who launched her PR business from a cozy café, never anticipated meeting Fraser, a journalist who works there every day. What starts as a casual friendship evolves as Fraser, covering unique experiences in Edinburgh, invites Ada to join him on his assignments. As they spend more time together, Ada finds herself drawn to Fraser’s charm and their effortless connection.
Yet, Ada is also captivated by someone else—a mysterious man she’s been chatting with on an Agatha Christie fan fiction forum. Their shared passions and the veil of anonymity allow them to be completely candid with each other. As their online exchanges grow more meaningful, Ada feels herself falling for him. Caught between Fraser and her enigmatic online connection, Myster-E, Ada grapples with a burning question: Can true emotions flourish with someone you’ve never met in person?

Please note that this is a ticketed event.