‘we take great pleasure in each other’s success’

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RETIREMENT, for Maisie, had exceeded all expectations so far. In the year since she’d stopped working, she had established a new daily routine that involved lots of walking, reading and meeting friend

Why is there still pressure for literary authors to dress down in order to be taken seriously? For bestselling novelist Coco Mellors, fashion helps her channel her inner confidence

What’s the secret of a lasting marriage? For journalist Rachael Ashley and her musician husband Paul Cuddeford , being semi-detached spouses for 11 years has been key to their success

Muriel Spark’s irrepressible creative drive

Bestselling author Louise Candlish shares an exclusive extract of her new novel, A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder