by Frank Richardson Rating: ** A very throwaway, light-hearted read not to be taken seriously and rather dated now. But, I found it hard...

by Thomas Mann Rating: **** To begin with, I found this rather slow-paced and gentle for Mann, it clearly showed that it was his first...

by Johnny Mercer Rating: ***** A must-read, and I say this as someone who has no particular interest or background in the military....

by W. Somerset Maugham Rating: ***** I loved this little book made up of Maugham's observations of characters and life during his Far...

by Ian Mortimer Rating: *** I would recommend this book if you are interested in the period. However, despite starting really well, there...