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Authors Archive
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A Promise of Ankles – A 44 Scotland Street Novel by Alexander McCall Smith
Posted on 22 November, 2020 | No CommentsPatricia Cleveland-Peck reviews the latest book from one of her favourite authors Alexander McCall Smith is my go-to author for comfort reading –something we all need in these troubling times.... -
Tiny Tales – A New Story Collection
Posted on 9 August, 2020 | No CommentsPatricia Cleveland-Peck reviews this comforting book by Alexander McCall Smith in collaboration with illustrator Iain McIntosh What many of us need in these troubled times is comfort reading and if... -
The Bi-Annual Agatha Christie Festival
Posted on 20 August, 2019 | No CommentsBack in Tenerife 4th – 10th of November 2019 This November the life and works of Agatha Christie will be celebrated in Tenerife’s Puerto de la Cruz during its bi-annual... -
The 50 Greatest Castles and Palaces of the World
Posted on 23 June, 2019 | No CommentsPeter Morrell is intrigued by Gilly Pickup’s latest book I have thoroughly enjoyed Gilly’s earlier books and this was no exception. We are transported to far-flung places where Gilly expertly... -
Amiens in France
Posted on 15 June, 2019 | No CommentsLiz Gill tours on an eco-friendly boat around the area, which has a rich history, a sombre past and a strong literary connection Anyone saddened by not being able to... -
Travel and Culture: Ten Reasons to go to Weimar, Germany…
Posted on 30 May, 2019 | No CommentsThe film heritage of the Weimar Republic is currently being celebrated at the British Film Institute (running until end June), in a joint collaboration with the Philharmonia and Tate Modern... -
Barcelona – A City of Culture and History
Posted on 21 May, 2019 | No CommentsPeter Morrell discovers a tour in the city based on his favourite book – The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón The Shadow of the Wind (l’Ombra del... -
Hauteville House reopens in Guernsey
Posted on 9 April, 2019 | No CommentsHauteville House, the former home of Victor Hugo on Guernsey, opened on 7th April after an estimated €4.5 million euro renovation programme that has seen it closed for 18 months... -
Guernsey Heritage Festival 2019
Posted on 16 January, 2019 | No CommentsGuernsey Encounters – Throughout the Ages The Guernsey Heritage Festival takes over the Channel Island from 19 April to 10 May 2019 with the theme of Guernsey Encounters – Throughout... -
The Abbey Hotel and Koffman and Mr White’s Restaurant in Bath
Posted on 23 November, 2018 | No CommentsPeter Morrell and his wife stay at a boutique hotel which boasts a restaurant recently opened by two of the world’s most famous chefs After a busy autumn my wife...
