Suzanne O’Sullivan studied the 169 children in a mystery coma in Sweden and said their illness was psychosomatic – saying it was real to sufferer as easily identifiable diseases.
There are eccentric, larger-than life aristocrats galore; beautiful girls in flapper dresses, doves dyed in pastel shades, and T. Rex, The Who, Strauss and Haydn on the soundtrack. Although the new BBC One adaptation of The Pursuit Of Love has divided viewers, Nancy Mitford’s much-loved novel satirising her bizarre upbringing is a glorious feast for … Read more
Leading children’s authors have hit out at publishers for giving celebrities like Meghan Markle ‘whopping advances’ on books based on their fame and regardless of the quality of writing. The Duchess of Sussex, 39, announced earlier this month that she has penned her first book The Bench, and said it was inspired by Prince Harry and … Read more
Leading children’s authors have hit out at publishers for giving celebrities like Meghan Markle ‘whopping advances’ on books based on their fame and regardless of the quality of writing. The Duchess of Sussex, 39, announced earlier this month that she has penned her first book The Bench, and said it was inspired by Prince Harry and … Read more
Acclaimed British author Richard Cohen’s new book on historians is cancelled in the US amid backlash at him for ‘not including enough black academics’ Author Richard Cohen is writing new 780-page book called ‘The History Makers’ Publisher Random House concerned it did not contain enough black academics Mr Cohen, 75, wrote extra 18,000 words after … Read more
Acclaimed British author Richard Cohen’s new book on historians is cancelled in the US amid backlash at him for ‘not including enough black academics’ Author Richard Cohen is writing new 780-page book called ‘The History Makers’ Publisher Random House concerned it did not contain enough black academics Mr Cohen, 75, wrote extra 18,000 words after … Read more
HISTORY THE RED PRINCE by Helen Carr (Oneworld £20, 304 pp) During the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381, a mob attacked a palace in London which was where the Savoy Hotel now stands. The attackers burned much of what they found. Delighted by the wine cellars, many of them proceeded to get outrageously drunk. At one … Read more
HISTORY THE RED PRINCE by Helen Carr (Oneworld £20, 304 pp) During the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381, a mob attacked a palace in London which was where the Savoy Hotel now stands. The attackers burned much of what they found. Delighted by the wine cellars, many of them proceeded to get outrageously drunk. At one … Read more
The Duchess of Sussex has been accused of ripping off writer Corrinne Averiss’ story with her debut book The Bench – but the British author has insisted she sees ‘no similarities’ between the two. In a statement announcing the book yesterday, Meghan Markle, 39, said her children’s book, which will be published on June 8 by … Read more
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s children won’t have a ‘childhood bond’ with cousin Archie but will ‘really appreciate him later on in their lives’, royal author claims Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s children are predicted to bond with Archie Ingrid Seward claims it will be ‘exciting’ for them to visit each other overseas Royal author … Read more