Melanie Clegg
The Candle Man
Few events in recent history hold such a fascination or resonance as the Whitechapel murders in 1888 and the sinking…
The Horror of Love: Nancy Mitford and Gaston Palewski in Paris and London
As for a lot of people, the name ‘Mitford’ acts upon me like a magic charm – evoking visions of…
The House of Silk
To the delight of Sherlock fans everywhere, there’s been a definite surge of renewed interest in Sherlock Holmes in recent…
Mary and Elizabeth
When Henry VIII finally does the country a favour and burbles his way to a premature death, surrounded by the…
That Woman: The Life of Wallis Simpson
The charmingly rakish handsome prince gives up his throne for the woman he loves, who happens to be a rapacious…
When the Devil Drives
When intrepid lady detective Liberty Lane is approached by a two very different clients – a diffident young man from…
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