"Gleanings in Graveyards: A Collection of Curious Epitaphs" by Horatio Edward Norfolk is a fascinating exploration of the art of epitaphs, showcasing a variety of inscriptions found on gravestones across different cultures and eras. Norfolk's collection highlights the creativity and poignancy of these final words, revealing the personalities and stories of those who have passed. Each epitaph serves as a window into the lives of the deceased, often blending humor, sorrow, and reflection, ma...

A 2024 Book of the Year pick in The Spectator, The Times Literary Supplement and blogs by Mark Avery and Stephen MossThe Return of the Grey Partridge tells the extraordinary story of how wildlife is restored to the Arundel Estate in West Sussex. Prompted by the collapse in numbers of one species, the grey partridge of the title, the managers of the estate woke up to the devastating effect modern farming methods were having on wildlife.Foll...