Oxford ShadowsOxfordshire appeared to be a haven of safety for many children sent away from the bombs falling on London in 1944, but for 10 year old Chris Barnes, the result was death. Over 50 years later, novelist Kate Ivory, searching for material for her latest historical romance, uncovers Chris's tragic tale. Amongst piles of old papers in the attic of the house she shares with her partner, George, she finds the child's diary and a haunting photograph of a face

together with his faithful servant Conseil and the whaler Ned Land

�A warning for a future we don�t want

and in 2017

At the foot of a cliff lies the broken

is only now showing signs of recovery

This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING

His appetite for adventure and success took him from the front line of battle to the forefront of politics

the creator of Malgudi

Rest and relaxation

But very soon

Begum And A Rani - Hazrat Mahal And Lakshmibai In 1857

'Finished this book within a day