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Longing, by William Boyd
Just received in the mail my copy of William Boyd's new play, Longing, from two short stories by Anton Chekhov. It's world premiere takes place at the Hampstead Theatre in London - today! :) -
Wolf Hall, by Hilary Mantel
This 650-page brick won the 2009 Man Booker prize for Hilary Mantel. Wolf Hall was conceived as the opener to a historical trilogy (I never say an historical!) about Henry VIII's chief minister, Thomas Cromwell. The novel covers Henry's first and second marriages (to Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn), ending with the execution of Thomas More - ( Read more... ) -
Britain's creaking National Health Service
First a little Moral High Ground: I told you so, I've been saying it for years. An official report has now revealed the culture of Britain's NHS to be in a wretched condition ( Read more... ) -
Writer's Block: Bah Humbug Day!
Nah - sod off! I'm totally happy!