Life Is Rosi: Grandma, Me and Our Diaries at 23
A fresh, funny family history following the lives of comedian Jess Robinson and her German Jewish grandmother Rosi
A fresh, funny family history following the lives of comedian Jess Robinson and her German Jewish grandmother Rosi
A fresh, funny family history following the lives of comedian Jess Robinson and her German Jewish grandmother Rosi
WINSTON CHURCHILL called it ‘the worst journey in the world’. But was even this telling quote, describing the nightmarish torment experienced while transporting military aid to northern Russia during World War Two, an understatement?
No campaign during World War Two contained more spinetingling drama, outstanding courage and heartbreaking tragedy than the Arctic convoys. Yet they – and the multifaceted Battle of the Arctic that had to be fought to get them through to Russia – remain one of the war’s most undercelebrated feats.
‘A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Highly recommended’ MARIUS GABRIEL
‘Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ DAISY WOOD
‘A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Highly recommended’ MARIUS GABRIEL
‘Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ DAISY WOOD
Sally Becker’s account of life and work in some of the most dangerous placed in the world is compelling and unforgettable. Through the many hardships she has faced she has never lost sight of her main mission – to save as many innocent children as possible caught up in conflict zones around the world.
‘An enthralling guide to one of the world’s great cities – that blends history and insights into the present day from one of the most astute commentators on the politics of Istanbul’ PETER FRANKOPAN
‘A love letter to this ancient capital’ THE TIMES
‘An enthralling guide to one of the world’s great cities – that blends history and insights into the present day from one of the most astute commentators on the politics of Istanbul’ PETER FRANKOPAN
‘A love letter to this ancient capital’ THE TIMES