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Discuss: The Names by Florence Knapp at The Trafalgar Arms

Discuss: The Names by Florence Knapp

Tooting Book Club meets to discuss Florence Knapp’s novel The Names.

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November 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

The Trafalgar Arms, 148-156 Tooting High Street, London ·

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The group is discussing Florence Knapp’s novel about a mother’s choice of her son’s name and how that choice shapes three possible lives.

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The Names by Florence Knapp (352pages) Kindle £5.49 Amazon paperback £3.64 It is 1987, and in the wake of a great storm, Cora sets out with her young daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband expects her to follow tradition and call the baby after him - but is it right for her child to inherit his name from generations of domineering men? Her choice will shape the course of their lives. Seven years later, her son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, hoping he will grow up to be brave and big-hearted. Or he is Julian, the name his mother set her heart on, keen for him to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, named after his father and raised in his cruel image - but is there still a chance to break the mould? The cost of the meetup is £2. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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