I have written an article for The Spectator Life online about Fragrance and Fiction. Click here to read it.
Category Archives: Book of the Month
Lullaby by Leila Slimani Review
It is always a strange dynamic, being a nanny for a family. The battle of power, parents relinquishing control for the first time… it can take a little while to adjust. Continue reading Lullaby by Leila Slimani Review
The London Magazine – Frankenstein
2018 marks 200 years since Mary Shelley penned Frankenstein, so I wrote a piece about it for The London Magazine. Continue reading The London Magazine – Frankenstein
Mother’s Day Gifts
…For those who didn’t realise it’s THIS SUNDAY! Continue reading Mother’s Day Gifts
The Only Story by Julian Barnes
‘Would you rather love the more, and suffer the more; or love the less and suffer the less? That is, I think, finally, the only real question.’ Continue reading The Only Story by Julian Barnes
Valentine’s Day Book
For a little light (or should I say… dark?) reading, this collection of short stories is the one you need. Continue reading Valentine’s Day Book
January Books
‘The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock’ plot: We are in London. It is 1785. Jonah Hancock has just had his ship sold… for a mermaid. Suddenly, his life changes. He moves in different circles and meets courtesan Angelica Neal. They get married and things become complicated. Continue reading January Books
For a Cosy January…
January! Things we can do to help: Plan exciting activities and walks (click here for inspiration.) Eat well, cook and bake yummy foods (things like a hearty chicken stew, comforting spaghetti bolognaise, snack on flapjacks). And get cosy with the assistance of…
My January face needs help! Neal’s Yard Rose Hydrating Toner is just the stuff to sweep across your face for soft and soothed skin. Continue reading For a Cosy January…
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Review
People who live in Shaker Heights abide by the rules. But not Mia Warren, Shaker’s latest resident who has rented a flat from Mrs Richardson. She moves in with her teenage daughter Pearl and their lives become entwined with the Richardsons and the community. Continue reading Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Review
Sherlock Holmes – The London Magazine
I have written an article on Sherlock Holmes for The London Magazine Dec-Jan issue. It’s on the 125th Anniversary of the publication of ‘The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ and Sherlock Holmes / short stories / London. Continue reading Sherlock Holmes – The London Magazine