Hugo Hamilton is the author of the acclaimed memoirs "The Speckled People" and "The Sailor in the Wardrobe", as well as several novels. His latest novel "Disguise" has just been published, and in this podcast he reads excerpts and discusses his work in front of a home crowd, in Dún Laoghaire where he grew up. He is joined by Dr Gisela Holfter, joint director of Irish-German Studies at the University of Limerick. This podcast was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 5th June 2008.