HONESTLY, WHAT IS AND IS WHAT IS NOT, QUINTESSENTIALLY BRITISH: HIGH TEA, SNOBBERY AND RESERVE My American friends (and I’m lucky enough to have many) are always a little disconcerted to discover that High Tea is not actually something we Brits do on a regular basis, nor is Afternoon Tea, really. And even if […]

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? The thrill of catching the culprit or finding the treasure, whatever the adventure involves, fascinates book lovers of all ages. And yes, I put treasure hunting in with mysteries because there are almost always puzzles and riddles to solve. Plus, not everyone’s idea of an exciting read involves coming across […]