Book review: Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris

Charles II has been restored to the throne and Parliament wants revenge on those who signed the death warrant of … More

My books of the year 2019 — crime and literary fiction

When I chose my favourite books of 2018, I wrote separate posts for crime and literary fiction. I’m combining them … More

I take some trouble to avoid major plot spoilers in my reviews, but in this one I’m having to avoid … More

Last year I went to Rome for the first time. It’s hard to write about the experience – the art, … More