Three Rivers by Robert Winder
Three Rivers must rank as one of the most deceiving books I’ve read recently. On reading the description, I felt I was about to read a general history of three rivers (Rhine, Rhone and Po),…
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On the Narrow Road to the Deep North: Journey into a Lost Japan by Lesley Chan Downer
Along with many others, I’ve always been fascinated by Japanese culture; it remains a country that can seem mysterious to many, even though its influence pervades all of our lives. So, when On the Narrow…
We Came by Sea by Horatio Clare
The small boat crisis is certainly one that has permeated mainstream news over the past ten years. For me, the issue was highlighted when former Prime Minister David Cameron very publicly refused to take in…