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Month: February 2018

February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 lucyroeber 18th century, Africa, Food, post-colonial

The Story of Admiral Nelson in Cape Town

I love a good afternoon tea. Landing in Cape Town to a feast of cucumber sandwiches and scones at the Mount Nelson was heavenly. Nearly. The long history of racial inequality and stories of our Anglo Saxon empire endure in surprising ways.

February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 lucyroeber 19th century, Art, Book Review

The Masterpiece

I've just finished Emile Zola's The Masterpiece - a fascinating glimpse into the Paris of the Impressionist movement and a poignant study of artistic genius and merit.

February 5, 2018 lucyroeber Book Review

Searching for the Impossible

My winter obsession with thrillers is finally abating, but there is one book that I cannot stop thinking about with a fresh rush of pleasure, excitement and adrenaline: Lionel Davidson's Kolymsky Heights.

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