One of my favourite podcasts is the Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (also known as RHLSTP (RHLSTP!)). It ranges from being gloriously vulgar to delightfully insightful and features interviews with a variety of fascinating guests. One of the most interesting was with Jess Phillips MP (number 170), whose book, 'Everywoman: One Woman's Truth About Speaking the Truth' I have just finished.
In 'Everywoman..', Ms Phillips sets the record straight by telling her side of what it's like to be a vocal woman and feminist working in the public eye. In chapters such as 'The Truth About Speaking Up', 'The Truth About Starting a New Career', 'The Truth About Equality', 'The Truth About Winning Elections' and 'The Truth About Trolling', she describes her experiences in life and work and the conclusions they have led her to. Passionate, down-to-earth and driven, Ms Phillips lifts the lid on politics and privilege from her point of view.
27 May 2018
07 May 2018
Apocalypse Then
As you may have noticed, there's been a bit of a blogging drought recently. Having had a brilliant start to the year, all of a sudden I found that I couldn't settle to anything in particular. I'm currently part way through eight books. Even for me, that's not unusual! Desperate for an inspirational read, I spotted a tweet from Allen and Unwin (@AllenandUnwinUK) about 'The Last Hours' by Minette Walters. They were looking for bloggers to review it, but would it be the answer to my prayers?
It's summer 1348 when the Black Death arrives in England via the Dorset port of Melcombe. Before the population realises the danger, this most heinous disease is spreading rapidly across the county, slaying young and old with no regard for money or status. On the estate of Develish, the compassionate and resourceful Lady Anne decides to take the bold step of bringing the estate's two hundred serfs within the manor house walls, much to the distress of her teenaged daughter Eleanor. They may be safe from the pestilence, but soon become prey to internal conflicts as the social order shifts and even faith in God is challenged. Under threat from without and within, how long can the people of Develish last?
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| 'The Last Hours' by Minette Walters (Allen & Unwin, 2017) |
It's summer 1348 when the Black Death arrives in England via the Dorset port of Melcombe. Before the population realises the danger, this most heinous disease is spreading rapidly across the county, slaying young and old with no regard for money or status. On the estate of Develish, the compassionate and resourceful Lady Anne decides to take the bold step of bringing the estate's two hundred serfs within the manor house walls, much to the distress of her teenaged daughter Eleanor. They may be safe from the pestilence, but soon become prey to internal conflicts as the social order shifts and even faith in God is challenged. Under threat from without and within, how long can the people of Develish last?
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