THE library in Wiveliscombe was the venue for a book launch on Saturday to celebrate publication of local author Catherine Hanley’s latest novel.

Give Up the Dead, published by The Mystery Press, is the fifth in a series of medieval murder mysteries which has proved popular with library users. Those at the launch enjoyed tea and cake while chatting about books and history, and obtaining signed copies.

Catherine is a supporter of the Save Wivey Library campaign and chose the venue to publicise it.

She said: “It’s great to see that in this day and age so many people are still interested in books and libraries.

Let’s use the library and let’s keep it open for all to enjoy.”