Book review: Hamnet, by Maggie O’Farrell

Reviewed by Barbara Kiernan Four years after the death of his 11-year-old son, Hamnet, Shakespeare wrote the story of a tragic hero, Hamlet, (a variation of the name Hamnet), considered by many to be his greatest work. The artfully spun tale of Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell (Tinder Press, £8.99) is a fictional account of these … More Book review: Hamnet, by Maggie O’Farrell

Book review: A Cheesemonger’s History of the British Isles

Reviewed by Alex Hazle ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I confess that, as a lover both of British popular histories and fine cheese, A Cheesemonger’s History of the British Isles (Profile Books, £9.99) was something of a no-brainer. As with all the best books in this genre, the author, Ned Palmer, easily weaves a lyrical tale … More Book review: A Cheesemonger’s History of the British Isles