In discussion with Gautam Hazarika, the author reflects on discovering the hidden wartime diary of his grandfather, Corporal Alwyn Day, a quiet and emotionally reserved veteran shaped by extraordinary experiences in World War II.
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Author Interviews
Building Britannia: A Conversation with Steven Parissien
The historian explains his use of architecture and landmarks in telling the story of Britain’s social and political history to author Paul Strathern.
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Fiction Book of the Month: Paul Bernardi on Blood Feud
A gritty, atmospheric tale of vengeance where a long-dormant feud erupts into brutal conflict in the shadow of the Norman Conquest.
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Members Behaving Badly: A Conversation with Debbie Kilroy
The historian discusses historical cases of MPs' misconduct and considers political ethics, leadership, and accountability across past and present.
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Empire’s Witness: An Interview with Philip James Day
In discussion with Gautam Hazarika, the author reflects on discovering the hidden wartime diary of his grandfather, Corporal Alwyn Day, a quiet and emotionally reserved veteran shaped by extraordinary experiences in World War II.
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The Seeker: S.G. MacLean Interview
S.G. MacLean is the creator of the Captain Damian Seeker series of novels set during the English Civil Wars. Interviewed by author and academic Steven Veerapen.
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AoH Book Club: Giles Milton on The Stalin Affair
The historian makes the case that the pragmatic partnership between Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin highlights how vital and difficult diplomacy and cooperation are then and today.
EDITOR’S CHOICE INTERVIEW
Building Britannia: A Conversation with Steven Parissien
The historian explains his use of architecture and landmarks in telling the story of Britain’s social and political history to author Paul Strathern.
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Thomas Messel
The novelist discusses writing and his ancestor, Elizabeth Linley.
Love and Time Travel: Santa Montefiore Interviewed
Santa Montefiore
The bestselling author reflects on the artistic motivations and her creative approach behind the latest volume in her Timeslider trilogy.
Britain on the Brink of Invasion: Alex Gerlis Interviewed
Alex Gerlis
The author returns to discuss the latest instalment in The Double Agent series as the threat of Nazi Germany looms large.
AoH Book Club: Gretchen Friemann on The Treaty
Historian Gretchen Friemann considers long-running conflicts, peace processes and their legacies in discussing her 2021 book.
Gautam Hazarika
The historian of Indian POWs discusses history, his research and his next project.
Paul Beaver on Mitchell: Father of the Spitfire
Paul Beaver
The aviation historian discusses the designer of the Second World War's most iconic fighter.
Trial by Battle: Max Hastings Interviewed
The veteran chronicler of war’s latest title delves into the successes and frustrations of the D-Day landings at Sword Beach, for many troops their first taste of war, with our editor.
Anne O’Brien on The Queen and the Countess
The Wars of the Roses is examined from the perspective of two women of influence in the author’s latest novel.
Karl Wegener on Operation Nighfall
Karl Wegener
The author of this new Cold War novel series discusses the period and his writing.
A Prince Among Men: Michael Jones Interviewed by Richard Foreman
Michael Jones
The author discusses Edward of Woodstock with novelist Richard Foreman.
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