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Myths That Shaped Our History by Simon Webb – Review
By Sandra Callard Simon Webb’s eminently readable book may draw gasps of horror, disbelief, or disdain. It may even elicit ... -
The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition by Caroline Alexander – Review
By Rich Barnett Shackleton’s failure to reach the South Pole has never truly been seen as anything near a disaster, ... -
The Wildlife Gardener by Kate Bradbury – Review
By Victoria Holdsworth As a lover of the great outdoors and nature, this book is an excellent resource tool to ... -
Scorched Earth by David Mark – Review
By Sarah Morgan Gangsters, dodgy ex-coppers, a man on the make and a straight-arrow detective who will stop at nothing ... -
Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan – Book Review
By Karl Hornsey Sarah Vaughan’s third novel could hardly be more timely. This tale of political intrigue and the effect ... -
The Glovemaker’s Daughter by Leah Fleming – Review
By Sandra Callard Leah Fleming’s latest historical novel is a fictional biographical account of the life of a Quaker-born woman, ... -
Elmet by Fiona Mozley – Review
By Barney Bardsley The cover of this book is elegant and serene. Very beguiling. All autumn colours and a glowing ... -
Bluebird CN7: The Inside Story of Donald Campbell’s Last Land Speed Record Car – Review
By Rich Barnett Donald Campbell’s story of record breaking is almost Shakespearian – the son whose career was, through no ... -
The World Is Your Burger: A Cultural History by David Michaels – Review
By @Steve Crabtree If, like me, your eyes keep getting drawn to the burger section of the menu when you ... -
A Grand Old Time by Judy Leigh – Review
By Victoria Holdsworth This debut novel from Judy Leigh, tells a tale that will be coming to most of us ... -
Wine Revolution by Jane Anson – Review
By Paul Howard When I started to focus on organic and biodynamic wines a decade and more ago, they were ... -
An Incredible Journey by Max Reisch – Review
By Rich Barnett These days any sort of global travel is nothing terribly special, but the post-Great War period, up ...