Books
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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.
By Gavin Stamp Published
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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?
By Country Life Published
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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...
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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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'.
By Country Life Published
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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.
By Country Life Published
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The life and times of Jane Austen
A potted history of one of our greatest literary influences.
By Katy Birchall Published
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Jane Austen’s six most-famous novels, summed up in 10 words each
Novels in a nutshell.
By Katy Birchall Published
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Behind the names: The Austen characters you need to know
Feisty feminist heroines and dashing handsome heros.
By Katy Birchall Published