AUTHOR M C Beaton, who has written the Agatha Raisin detective series, will give a talk at Barnsley library on Friday January 29.

Beaton, who is creator of the TV series Hamish Macbeth, has also written more than 100 historical novels under a number of pseudonyms including Ann Fairfax and Marion Chesney.

She will give a talk at 11am and will also sign copies of her books.

To book a place contact Jill Craven on 773921 or e mail JillCraven@barnsley.gov.uk