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Sons of Carthage: A Conversation with Alistair Tosh

In conversation with fellow novelist Jim Loughran about his new series, the author discusses the lesser-known figures of the Second Punic War, the challenges of reconstructing Carthaginian civilisation, and how his military experience shapes his portrayal of ordinary soldiers and the brutal realities of ancient warfare.

Alistair Tosh

BOOK REVIEW

Cyprus 1974: Conflict in The Mediterranean: No Control, No Conspiracy, by Andrew Southam

A compelling look at how nationalism, political misjudgements and competing strategic interests combined to produce the island’s partition, challenging conspiracy theories and revealing the chaotic consequences.

Robert Lyman

FEATURED AUTHOR

Mark Grenside

Mark Grenside is a London-born thriller writer whose twist-filled novels combine meticulously researched historical detail, richly evoked locations and insider knowledge of the film industry. He is the author of Fall Out and is currently writing The Dolos Legacy, the sixth in his franchise of thrillers set in the film industry.

Mark Grenside

SHORT STORY

Sugar Plum

Set during the Second World War, the story combines historical details about the challenges of putting on ballet performances in London during the war, with a fictional tale where magic and reality intermingle during a production of Casse Noisette.

Lucy Ashe

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