Rory Carroll with Maurice Walsh - A Rebel and A Traitor

Rory Carroll is a specialist in Irelands tangled relationship with Britain and the author of the bestselling Killing Thatcher .

His latest book focuses on the rogue British diplomat Sir Roger Casement.

A leading figure of the establishment, Casement turned his back on the British Empire during WWI to fight for Irish independence.

In the eyes of British officials, Casement was the first among traitors and he was hunted down by the legendary British spy chief, Reginald Blinker Hall.

He was executed by hanging.

Rory talks to Maurice Walsh about his research, discovering new source material and recently declassified government files, and how the story still raises profound questions about honour, courage and the price of patriotism.Maurice Walsh is a journalist and foreign correspondent.

He is the author of Bitter Freedom: Ireland in a Revolutionary World: 1918-1923 .Ticket only is 15.

Ticket with Bookis 31.50 representing a saving of 25% on the book price.This event is being held at St Mary's Barnes, not at Barnes Green Centre as originally advertised.