Category Archives: historical fiction

The Lairds of Cromarty

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

This is a review that was published recently in February issue of The Historical Novels Review. I’ve included it here because it was such an unusual book, as well as a great translation. THE LAIRDS OF CROMARTY Jean-Pierre Ohl, translated … Continue reading →

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Translation: 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

It is traditional to sit down, at the junction of years, and look back at memorable events that have occurred in the previous twelve months. So, for what it’s worth, here are my top translation-related events for 2012. Books read: … Continue reading →

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l Walter Scott Prize 2012: and the winner is… Sebastian Barry

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

Today was a bizarre sort of June day: torrential downpours, mud, and a drumroll of rain on the marquee roof to welcome the announcement of the 2012 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, founded through the generosity of the Duke … Continue reading →

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“Planted thick with Rumour”: Hilary Mantel’s Bring up the Bodies

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

A shorter version of this interview is published in HNR, May 2012  (and online at the HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY website) “The border between truth and lies is permeable and blurred because it is planted thick with rumour”: Lucinda Byatt talks … Continue reading →

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