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Sherlock Holmes hits a milestone – test yourself with the ultimate Sherlock quiz
Tim Symonds, author of five Sherlock Holmes novels, is your quizmaster.
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Charles Spencer on history, Jane Fonda and being 'up to my **** in alligators'
Charles Spencer is leading the charge for the return of popular history. He spoke to Giles Kime.
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Britain's 100 best Railway Stations: Simon Jenkins on the gateways to our railways
The latest book by Simon Jenkins looks at the 100 best railway stations in Britain. Gavin Stamp looks over the tome with his critical eye.
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Six sublime cookbooks to help you make perfect Italian food
No fewer than six new Italian food cookbooks are out this summer – which one should you get?
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Which Bennet sister are you?
The Bennet sisters in Pride and Prejudice are some of Jane Austen's most memorable creations - take our quiz and find out which of the five you most resemble...
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A chance to join a unique discussion on Shakespeare's love of flowers, plants and herbs
Country Life's Mary Miers is hosting a talk with Gerit Quealy, author of 'Botanical Shakespeare'.
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Why we still have Austen-mania
Jane Austen’s work forms an enduring strand of our cultural DNA. Matthew Dennison explains how she revolutionised novel-writing and why she’s still much loved 200 years on.
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The life and times of Jane Austen
A potted history of one of our greatest literary influences.
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Behind the names: The Austen characters you need to know
Feisty feminist heroines and dashing handsome heros.
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Highland Retreats review: Proof that shooting lodges that aren’t all freezing monstrosities
A new book by Mary Miers, Country Life's fine arts and books editor, had Adam Nicolson gripped.
