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The Last Emperor with Paul French

3rd November – 3rd October 2026
Talk Restaurant Poon's Restaurant
 

The Last Emperor: Talk & Dinner

with Paul French

 

Join us at Poon’s at Somerset House for an evening with EA Festival and bestselling historian Paul French, discussing his new book, The Last Emperor of China: Twilight of the Forbidden City.

Drawing on previously unpublished material, Paul explores the lives of Puyi and his wife Wanrong during their final years in the Forbidden City.

The talk and book signing will be followed by dinner with Paul in our private dining room. Dinner is limited to 22 guests.

Tuesday 3 November 2026
Doors open at 6pm. Talk 6.30–7.30pm; dinner at 7.45p
m.

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TICKETS

 

Talk only with drink and nibbles.

£35pp | Book Online

 

Talk with a drink and nibbles, followed by dinner with wine.

£118 | Book Online

 

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