Social Book Swap and Author Event with Sasha Butler

We’re so excited to be welcoming Birmingham-based author Sasha Butler to talk about her debut novel “The Marriage Contract”.

Sasha will be giving a brief talk about her novel, and will be able to answer any questions from attendees.

Alongside this, we’re excited to be hosting another Social Book Swap. Please bring a book (or two, or three!) and swap it with someone else’s!

So, join us between 2pm – 5pm (talk to begin at approximately 2.30pm) in the outdoor seating area at Temper and Brown, for a great afternoon discussing and swapping books!

About The Marriage Contract:

Worcestershire, 1577. Eliza Litton, a talented artist, has loved Francis since they were children. But when he vanishes after a night at the inn, her brutal father forces her to marry Edmund, a wealthy and distant stranger.
At first, Eliza grieves for Francis, her heart caught in the past. But Edmund surprises her – with kindness, encouragement, and a life she never dared imagine. Slowly, she begins to fall for the man she never chose.
Far away, Francis fights to return to her. But when Eliza uncovers a secret that shatters her fragile peace, she must decide where her heart truly lies – and what she is willing to risk for love.
The Marriage Contract is a sweeping Elizabethan love story about lost dreams, second chances, and the courage it takes to choose your own path.

About Sasha Butler:

Sasha Butler’s debut novel The Marriage Contract (Salt) was published in October 2025, and was listed as a Sunday Times best historical fiction book of 2025 and awarded ‘Best historical fiction to take you back in time’ by the 2025 Cosmopolitan Book Awards. Prior to publication, the novel was shortlisted for the Bath Novel Award and Cheshire Novel Prize in 2022. Sasha also writes short stories, which have featured in Floodgate Press’ anthology, Night Time Economy and the Derwent Press literary magazine. Sasha lives and writes in Birmingham, and is currently working on her second novel.

Sasha will be bringing some copies of her book which attendees will be able to purchase. If you wish to purchase a book, if possible please bring cash!

Although tickets to the event are free, we expect you to purchase a drink and support our venue. This is not a lot to ask considering the value you are receiving by exchanging books, ideas, meeting new people and making friends.

Please only reserve a ticket if you are able to attend and cancel your ticket if you can no longer make it.

We look forward to seeing as many of you there!