Living by the Sword
US lawyer James Wilson was still a child when he sat near an open field in the heart of the Alabama Black Belt and watched an effigy burn on a fiery cross. “The Ku Klux Klan used to meet by the river down from our house in Montgomery,” he says in a gravelly southern drawl.
Living by the Sword
From illicit romantic rendezvous and near-births, to the time Beatrix Potter’s pet rabbit sank its teeth into a shocked passenger, it is a compendium of unlikely travellers’ tales from one of Britain’s greatest journeys.
Living by the Sword
From illicit romantic rendezvous and near-births, to the time Beatrix Potter’s pet rabbit sank its teeth into a shocked passenger, it is a compendium of unlikely travellers’ tales from one of Britain’s greatest journeys.
Living by the Sword
Dame Evelyn Glennie has added her voice to parents campaigning against a local authority’s plans to end music lessons for children studying string instruments and percussion.
Living by the Sword
A historic private members’ club, long regarded as a home from home for the Edinburgh establishment, has broken with centuries of tradition by appointing its first female chairman.
Living by the Sword
There’s a phrase that crops up often at the moment, around the echoing halls of social media; “check your privilege”, it says, to anyone living a fairly comfortable western life, who might be tempted to feel hard done by.
Living by the Sword
The world of Wed Wabbit (David Fickling, £6.99) by Lissa Evans is an explosion of colour and chaos. Following a terrible accident in which her little sister is badly hurt, Fidge is flung into the pages of her sister’s favourite picture book: The Land of the Wimbley Woos.
Living by the Sword
Cakes and Shakes in Musselburgh will create a milkshake based on your favourite chocolate bar or if you prefer something fruitier, they will pop in Skittles or Millions for an extra buzz. All cheesecakes are homemade and the ingredients are locally sourced.
Living by the Sword
From simple and charming picture books to more complicated tales, Emma Dunn and Sarah Mallon uncover delightful books for younger readers to enjoy over the Easter break
Living by the Sword
Jenny Saville has come to occupy something of a mythical place in the history of contemporary art in Scotland: her degree show work from Glasgow School of Art was bought by Charles Saatchi, then came London, New York, and representation by Gagosian.
Living by the Sword
Michael Arditti is a novelist who has grown more ambitious, and at the same time become more accomplished. He is a rarity among contemporary novelists, being one who takes religious faith and its contradictions seriously.
Living by the Sword
If you hadn’t noticed, we’re in the thick of Isa season. My inbox is awash with press releases on the latest stocks and shares Isa investment opportunities, the markets that are looking hot in 2018 and the rest of the fervour from investment companies trying to get a hand on your savings.
Living by the Sword
Drue Heinz, a wealthy American international philanthropist of the literary arts, has died at her castle near the Capital at the age of 103.
Living by the Sword
Built over seven hills it’s hardly surprising that Scotland’s capital is spoiled with enchanting views - here are ten of the city’s finest vistas.
Living by the Sword
An RAF veteran who was shot down and imprisoned in the Great Escape prisoner of war camp has said he never imagined he would see the centenary of the service.
