Realm of DarknessSpring, 1312. Edward II of England is absorbed with his favourite, Peter Gaveston, while his young wife, Isabella, is about to give birth. Isabella's father, the ruthless Philip of France, dreams of a grandson wearing the Crown of the Confessor and starts to meddle even if that means murder. Amaury de Craon, Philip's Master of Secrets, is despatched to carry out his deadly deeds and Edward II summons Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal, to

Jane Garvey and Fi Glover offer a series of essays interspersed with the waspish asides for which they are beloved

Not only is it damaging to humans and to wildlife

whatever the weather

A book to return to again and again

Uhtred's Feast

the struggle against distraction

Charlotte Nicholls has made a new life for herself and little Chloe

she had to make full use of essential principles to transform a blank canvas into a cosy

We learn of its original aspirations towards respectability

Yet despite the fact they were bitter opponents

Charlie 'Bird' Parker

speculation and fantasy have flourished