Hillary Clinton will be in Oxford on Saturday, July 5, to sign copies of her memoirs Living History

Hillary Clinton

The wife of former US President Bill Clinton is to make a guest appearance at Borders in Magdalen Street when her book goes on sale at noon.

People will get the chance to meet the US senator and former First Lady who is at the heart of American society and has intimate knowledge of the working of the US political system.

Clintons' daughter Chelsea has just completed her studies at Oxford University.

Charlie Hayes, events co-ordinator at the store, said: "It's taken a very long time to set this up and is a very big coup for us and for Oxford.

"It's the biggest event Borders has had in the UK. We're proud to get Hillary here. We are advising that people get here early as there will probably be queues. This is one of just two signings she's doing in the country." Hillary Rodham Clinton's story is being billed as 'one of the most eagerly anticipated publishing events of recent history'.

In Living History she writes about her upbringing in suburban middle-class America in the 1950s and her transformation from student activist to controversial First Lady and her life in the White House.

Philip Downer, managing director of Borders UK, said: "Borders is delighted be able to offer our customers a chance to meet her.

"She is highly respected in the UK, and we look forward to hosting this signing.