Brilliant! A wealth of information, packed full of facts and anecdotes. Pubs have such a rich history and atmosphere, particularly in the not so distant past. This book carefully charts some of these locals in enjoyable detail and with a sense of reverence and respect. There are some vastly different backgrounds to the pubs in question, from former hunting lodges of Henry VIII to drug dens, to hubs of the local community. I was particularly moved by the gentleman who’d been using one of them as his local for the past thirty years and who cried when he was told it was closing and I loved the tale of the pub which boasted to be the only one with a swimming pool (what could possibly go wrong there?!). Some great references to famous people too, notably musicians and the part these premises played in their bands’ creation. The only problem is that I now want to go and visit all of these boozers, with their rich tapestries of history but, of course, they’ve all ceased existing in the.. Read more
NetGalley, Helen Frost

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed the research behind this book, it was interesting to read about the people that tried to claim the Tudor Throne.
NetGalley, Kathryn McLeer

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I have read a book on a similar topic before, which was published in 1994. As the author reminds us of the last attempt at a monarchist coup in Germany, it proves one thing – the topic is still relevant and worth exploring. I was very impressed by the structure of the book. I learned a lot of new things, for example, about Portuguese history, which I believe is not as well-known. Each chapter was very well organized, and the events were clearly described. The text is engaging and informative, which allowed me to learn a lot. This book is a great contribution to the literature on monarchies and their falls.
NetGalley, Magdalena Šejdová

I love this so much! It's such a great guide for those of us who love thrillers, horror, crime, and action movies and TV shows. It takes you on an in depth tour of London and the places that set the scene for movies and TV shows from classics like James Bond, to newer hits like the Netflix original series 'You'. This book would make an excellent gift for anyone wanting to take a exciting tour of this wonderful city.
NetGalley, Kayla Warner

"Churchill's morphing character is juxtaposed against the changing world in the post-World War One era, with key events such as the Bolshevik Revolution and subsequent civil war in Russia, upheaval in the Middle East, and rise of Fascism all covered in detail... Harte was born in 1925, he has lived through the many changes brought by the 20th century and there are few as well placed as him to profile Churchill in context. This book is a neat blend of social commentary with the story of a powerful character in his rise to ascendency. A considered study and recommended."
Tom Baker, Key Military