Bard in the Bush

by | Mar 28, 2016 | Uncategorized

I learned so much from Edward Wilson-Lee fascinating book SHAKESPEARE IN SWAHILILAND, the fascinating account of Shakespeare’s influence on Africa, from Burton and Rhodes to the leaders of the emerging independent nations – Shakespeare’s influence is...

Full steam ahead………

by | Mar 11, 2016 | Uncategorized

The romance of steam-trains, the horror of shell shock, a murder in Piccadilly and the ruminations of a delightful priest. These are just some of the books I am recording in the next couple of weeks. BELLES AND WHISTLES (Andrew Martin), BREAKDOWN (Taylor Downing),...