Omens of change

Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders Rory Stewart (Jonathan ...

After an eventful three decades on TV news, broadcaster Sally Magnusson is refocusing her efforts on her literary endeavours

Danny Bird What was the genesis of Legenda? Was there a moment when you knew you had to write this book? Janina Ramirez From the start of my academic career, I learned from [Palestinian-American liter

Reins in hands, three young sisters ride the coils of an enormous blue snake. Waving a rattle and smiling happily, the fourth, a baby, is held around her plump middle by its tail. Passers-by dive out

I enjoyed reading the interesting article by Caitlin Ellis on the rivals for the throne in 1066 (October). In particular, it was fascinating to read about Edgar Ætheling’s claim, which was surely the

A History of England in 25 Poems: Treasures ...