Literary Cocktail salon at the Sussex County Cricket Ground exploring a classic Brighton crime novel and the life and times of its author.Conman Ralph Gorse has Esther Downes and her cash in his sights. His weapons of choice: the Gin and It cocktail, his boyish charm and the mighty West Pier. How can she resist?Scenes from the new stage version by Matt Thompson mingled with a panel discussion on Patrick Hamilton and his work, hypnotic Jazz from Edana Minghella and her band and strong liquor.
