The 1962 freeze, spies, murder and golf–here are four novels to absorb as we wait for the days to lengthen

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The unconventional instrumentation favoured by Tortoise is an indicator of how many different lineups have always jostled for space under the jazz umbrella. The national treasure that is The Pete Alle

Why was their new neighbour so rude? Harriet was determined to find out

THE Janus Inn’s sign swung ominously in the gathering wind as Mairi and her bundle stood outside. Waiting for the coachman to appear, she looked towards the stout, ancient building, glad of the carous

A critic with ‘an almost devout passion for good poems’