Kate Atkinson's latest historical escape is to a festival most Americans haven't heard of
- Posted on September 16, 2026
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Kate Atkinson's latest historical escape is to a festival most Americans haven't heard of
The new novel centers on the Festival of Britain, a quirky real-life carnival designed to elevate the British people's spirits after the devastation of World War II.