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Quentin Letts writes: 'Just as World War II films often have a 'good German', centrist Tom likes to present himself as one of the Government's more harmonious figures.'
With seven rounds testing your knowledge of memoirs, anniversaries and books and TV series - and much more - this year's literary quiz is just the challenge you're looking for. Good luck!
The peace of the seemingly idyllic village of Badger's Drift is shattered by the inexplicable murder of an old lady, Emily Simpson, found dead in her cottage after witnessing something unsettling in the woods. Her old friend, Lucy Bellringer, is convinced that Emily's death was not from natural causes. She persuades Chief Investigator Barnaby and Detective Sergeant Troy of Causton CID to look into the matter and then hunt down the killer. Their investigation uncovers a web of sinister events, some long buried in the past.
Mike Hodges’ Brit-crime magnum opus from 1971, which gave Caine the role of a lifetime as gangland enforcer Jack Carter, can be savoured again on re-release
The Burning of Njál paints a comprehensive picture of Icelandic life in the heroic age through a wide cast of complex characters, and is considered one of Iceland's great stories of tragedy and heroism. The work has two heroes: Gunnar, a brave, guileless youth compared to Sigurd of legend; and Njál, a wise and prudent man bestowed with the gift of prophecy. Both are men of peace, but when blood ties impose inescapable obligations and memories of past injuries can be rekindled, neither Gunnar's goodwill nor Njál's wisdom can save them from their fate. Gunnar's betrothal to Ha...