When men march away… 03 August, 2017 for ‘We Love This Book’ magazine. During the First World War, millions of women watched husbands, sweethearts, sons and brothers march away, and were left behind to live daily with the fear of the telegram boy arriving at their...
Hearts, Flowers and Handfasting. 31 JULY, 2017 for ‘NewBooks’ magazine. Valentine’s Day is said to be the day when birds choose a mate for life; likewise, in the spring ‘a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love’. The nineteenth century poet, John Clare,...
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