THE BEST FILMS, BOOKS AND GREAT DAYS OUT TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

From gripping stage shows to nail-biting dramas and bold new books, here are the best ways to stay entertained this March

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by Heather Rose (£20, HB, John Murray) Set in the wild, untamed beauty of 1840s Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), this sweeping historical novel follows Caroline, a courageous and determined woman carving

Some of our favourite books are set to come to life this year. We’ve rounded up our top picks for cinema dates galore!