About
Join us for a compelling conversation on crime non-fiction, with Leslie Bradford-Scott and Edward Chisholm. In The Liar’s Playbook, Bradford-Scott unfolds the story of a childhood shaped by deception, recounting what it was like to uncover her father’s secret involvement in espionage, organized crime, and explosive family secrets. Chisholm’s Murder in Paris ’68 is a riveting investigation into the 1960s Parisian underworld, weaving together true crime, atmosphere, and historical intrigue.
Moderated by Wendy Gillis
Generously supported by The Goring Family Foundation at Toronto Foundation.
The remarkable, true story of an unusual childhood, complete with gangsters, guns, diamonds, drug smuggling, and fraud—just like any other little girl’s life.
At twelve years old, Leslie Bradford-Scott watched police cars swarm her family’s suburban home in Ontario. Hours later, she, her mom, and her grandmother were fleeing across the border into Florida with no explanation and no questions allowed.
From the acclaimed author of A Waiter in Paris comes a captivating true crime story about an unsolved murder in 1960s Paris that scandalized a nation.
October 1968. When a body discovered on the outskirts of Paris was identified as Stefan Marković, a former bodyguard and friend of the international film star Alain Delon, what began as a simple murder investigation quickly developed into an explosive political scandal known as the Marković Affair.
Leslie Bradford-Scott is an award-winning writer, entrepreneur, and podcaster, and the founder of WaltonWoodFarm.com. She grew up in Grimsby, Ontario, and Florida.
Edward Chisholm was born in Dorset, England, and moved to Paris in 2012 where he worked all manner of low-paid jobs, from waiting and bar work to museum security and market hand, while trying to build a career as a writer. His memoir, A Waiter in Paris, has sold over 100,000 copies and has been translated into several languages.
Dates & Times
This event has ended.
Sat, June 6, 2026
3:30pm
↑
4:30pmA book signing will follow this event
Passes
3-Day Pass
Early Bird
$70 + HST
(Available until April 30)
Regular
$79 + HST
Under 30
$39 + HST
Saturday Pass
Regular
$36 + HST
Under 30
$20 + HST
Venue
Emmanuel College, Room 119
75 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto, ON