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A Suspicion of Spies, by Tim Spicer

A Suspicion of Spies, by Tim Spicer

A biography of the spy Biffy Dunderdale offers an invaluable insight into the key role he played in MI6.

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The Tudors in Love, by Sarah Gristwood

The Tudors in Love, by Sarah Gristwood

The latest from the acclaimed Tudor historian looks at a new area of study: the courtly code.

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Queen High, by C.J. Carey

Queen High, by C.J. Carey

An alternate reality where Wallis Simpson is queen is a compulsive literary thriller.

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Victory To Defeat, by Richard Dannatt and Robert Lyman

Victory To Defeat, by Richard Dannatt and Robert Lyman

Should be read by every student at the Staff College.

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Hero City: Leningrad 1943–44, by Prit Buttar

Gordon Corrigan

This book and its predecessor will surely be the definitive history of the war on the Eastern Front and the siege of Leningrad.

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Paradise Undone, by Annie Dawid

Ella Beales

Paradise Undone is Annie Dawid’s latest novel, following four protagonists in the lead up to, and the aftermath of, the 1978 Jonestown massacre.

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A Suspicion of Spies, by Tim Spicer

Alan Bardos

A biography of the spy Biffy Dunderdale offers an invaluable insight into the key role he played in MI6.

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Fairfax of Virginia, by Hugh Fairfax

Oliver Webb-Carter

Artist Hugh Fairfax researched his family history and discovered a cornucopia of fascinating figures.

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Between the Clouds and the River, by Dave Mason

Ella Beales

Between the Clouds and the River is a sweeping and moving tale of life, love, loss and everything in between.

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Forgotten Armour, by Jack Bowsher

Robert Lyman

This excellent book is an accessible study of the Burma campaign as a whole.

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Nelson’s Pathfinders, by Michael Barritt

Tom Petch

Barritt’s research is meticulous and observations are revealing.

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Bomb Group, by Mike Peters and Paul Bingley

Andrew Critchell

A compelling story of one unit’s part in the ferocious air battles of 1943 to 1945.

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Henry V, by Dan Jones

Richard Foreman

Perhaps England's finest king gets the Dan Jones treatment.

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Books of the Year

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Books of the Year: Part 3

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Ring in the New

Ring in the New

Our authors highlight some of the books they are looking forward to reading in 2021.