miscellanea

A brief history of the Derby

Jun 5 •

On writing, about racing

May 1 •

On grown-up pleasures

And the geste insolente of having a flutter

Apr 22 •

And the heiress Alice de Janzé

Mar 24 •

Of different types

Feb 12 •

Mr Dickens and Miss Coutts

A bitter-sweet story, for the sixth day of Christmas

Dec 30, 2024 •

Good tidings, good cheer

Happy Christmas to you all

Dec 23, 2024 •

True crime among the Tudors

The original Double Indemnity

Nov 18, 2024 •

Oct 14, 2024 •

Jun 16, 2024 •

Who gets what, when it comes to books?

May 28, 2024 •

Six months here

Thank you, plus an updated post

May 7, 2024 •

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