Rudyard KiplingParagon of English virtues or racist imperialist? Andrew Lycett (acclaimed biographer of Ian Fleming) has returned to primary sources to tell the intricate story of a misunderstood genius who became Britain's most famous and highest earning author. Among the many new sources, Lycett has discovered previously unpublished letters that illuminate Kipling's crucial years in India, his first girlfriend (the model for Mrs Hauksbee of Plain Tales from the

Exponents of these trends from all over the world are represented

and it's not for the better

In the words of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle: 'Where we are free to act

and California

John Butler captures each scene in beautiful detail

But there is a traitor in the group - and he's patiently awaiting the moment to strike

but she’s not going to let that stop her from gunning for the champion’s throne

and takes lodgings in the Falcon Inn where Cassie lives with her family

or with diseases that can complicate management

The author of five bestselling books (What I Saw at the Revolution is now a classic)

and as the fat talkative Owl had seen the Bounder pea-shooting Quelch

beautiful golden-haired Lady Caroline Bradley doesn't believe in happily ever after