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The Outcast and Other Dark Tales by EF Benson – Review
By Sarah Morgan During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the British horror genre really took shape. It’s packed with ... -
Around the World in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh – Review
By Gail Schuster I am a big fan of rail travel, especially when everything goes smoothly; the freedom of being ... -
Pretending by Holly Bourne – Review
By Emma Stamp The opening line of Holly Bourne’s latest novel is ‘I hate men’ – and while this is ... -
Around the Coast in 80 Days by Peter Naldrett – Review
By David Schuster Despite the title, Around the Coast in 80 Days is not a travelogue, but rather a clever ... -
Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle (Folio Society) – Review
By James Robinson Dystopian times call for dystopian literature, and since the ongoing lockdown is providing much more spare time ... -
Passionate Spirit: The Life of Alma Mahler by Cate Haste – Review
By Jeff Halden Her daughter Anna summed up Alma Mahler thus: ‘She was a big animal. And sometimes she was ... -
Marram by Leonie Charlton – Review
By Barney Bardsley Two women, Leonie and Shuna, ride off on their Highland ponies, Ross and Chief, one summer’s morning. ... -
Death in White Pyjamas / Death Knows No Calendar by John Bude – Review
By Sarah Morgan There is always a certain joy in discovering a new author – and there must be thousands ... -
The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming (Folio Society) – Review
By @RogerCrow For many fans of 007, The Spy Who Loved Me is synonymous with that submersible Lotus, steel-toothed villain ... -
The Molten City by Chris Nickson – Review
By Sandra Callard Leeds writer Chris Nickson, known for his detective novels set in his hometown, sets his latest book, ... -
The House on the Lake by Nuala Ellwood – Review
By Sandra Callard Nuala Ellwood’s madly compulsive novel, The House on the Lake, is a winner from page one. A ... -
Along the Amber Route: St Petersburg to Venice by C.J. Schüler – Review
By Barney Bardsley There is something mesmerising about amber. Its honey-coloured opalescence is enjoyed these days for its charm, its ...