This week in Country Life we uncover how one man cracked a complex Tudor code to reveal the true face of Shakespeare - the literary discovery of the century.
In this issue we also focus on Mediterranean property, admire the magnificent avian Fisher King, meet the man who brings hand-dived scallops from the Sound of Mull to London restaurants, we put the new Jaguar XE saloon to the test and we learn to cook with new potatoes.
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The greatest moment in the life of Jessie Owens: Country Life Quiz of the Day, June 13, 2025Breathtaking athleticism and Shakespeare's birthday are among the questions in the final quiz of the week.
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Merlins: Britain's smallest bird of prey is a 'swerving, zigzagging, 240mph weighted missile' that's gutsy enough to chase off a golden eagleSize doesn’t matter when it comes to the fighting spirit of the tiny merlin, a fierce parent and favoured hunting accessory of Mary, Queen of Scots.
