TWO of the country’s most successful authors are hosting audiences at separate events on Tuesday night.

Crime fiction novelist Ann Cleeves, will be giving an audience at Rural Arts in Thirsk, while Joanna Trollope will be at the town’s St Mary’s Church.

Ms Cleeves - whose books formed the basis of the popular television series Vera and Shetland - will talk about her latest book, The Seagull.

She is also appearing at York Explore with Canadian crime author Louise Penny a week on Tuesday.