News about Sebastian Faulks

For her first book club pick, Queen Camilla chooses a mystery about the royal family's hostage

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 12, 2024
Lord Dobbs, a writer who wrote House of Cards, admitted to delivering the book to the King and Queen on a whim, but in a 'unexpected' but 'wonderful' twist, it was revealed on the Queen's book club website a few weeks later. At the State Opening of Parliament, Camilla attended firsthand as the thriller explores themes of love and devotion.

Author NINA STIBBE moved to London after her relationship on the rocks. She plots a return to Cornwall in the last extract from her quirkily endearing book

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 24, 2023
NINA STIBBE is best known for the memoir that became the BBC series Love, Nina. Here's a preview from her latest book. She explains how she 'Grown Up Gap Year' in London. Eva and Alfred, her two children, are in their 20s, have decided to take a break from her marriage and move with novelist Deborah Moggach in Kentish Town. She returns to Cornwall for Christmas after four months... Took The Dog: Took The Dog by Nina Stibbe (Pan Macmillan, £16.99) will be published on November 2 in London. Nina Stibbe 2023, 2023. To buy a copy for £15.29 (offer valid till 30/10/2023; UK P&P is free on orders over £25) go to www.mailshop.co.uk/books or call 020 3176 2937.

WHAT BOOK would Sebastian Faulks take to a desert island?

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 8, 2023
Sebastian Faulks, author of Birdsong and Devil May Care, discusses what book he'll read on a desert island. Despite having read the book multiple times, it could use a fifth reading, according to him.

Wow, voyager: sail the Atlantic in style

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2023
Yes, it takes seven days, but Rachel Johnson says the only way to cross the ocean is by ship. The seven-night transatlantic crossing for the Literature Festival at Sea 2023, departing from Southampton on November 19, costs £849 per person. Visit cunard.com to book.

You've never heard of the glamorous minor European royals you've never heard of

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 1, 2022
Any royals need no introduction regardless of who you're speaking to, from King Charles to Prince Harry and Kate Middleton. However, other princes and princesses around Europe are just as captivating, glamorous, and charming as their well-known counterparts. According to Tatler, Prince Sébastien of Luxembourg, 30, has recently been named as one of Britain's most eligible individuals. Afonso, Prince of Beira, is Elsewhere, another lesser-known royal who is by no means deserving of our attention. Thanks to his dashing appearances and his service as Honorary Commander in Lisbon's Voluntary Fire Brigade, the 26-year-old is already popular among his Portuguese followers. Prince Achileas-Andreas of Greece, who has a stunning good appearance, is also sought after by aspiring to be a Greek God. FEMAL reveals that the less well-known European princes and princess royal followers are in need of some attention.

On their way to Crathie Church in Balmoral, King Charles and the Queen Consort greet well-wishers

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 9, 2022
On their way to Crathie Church in Balmoral to attend a Sunday service, the King and Queen Consort welcomed members of the public this morning. Although the vehicle passed through the Balmoral estate, King Charles, 73, seemed quite emotional as he waved at well-wishers from his Rolls Royce. Charles and Camilla, 75, were both attending church today for the second time since the Queen's seven-day period of private mourning came to an end on September 26th. For the outing, the monarch wore a tweed jacket and waistcoat, as well as a striped green, blue, black, and yellow tie. Compared to Queen Consort (pictured), she went for a green coat with red trim, completing her ensemble with a matching hat displaying a feather cockade.

Tatler selects the best private schools in the United Kingdom from its list

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 7, 2022
The winners of Tatler's annual school awards have been announced. Sir Richard Branson's former secondary Stowe was named the best public school (left), by the British society bible, while Abberley Hall, Worcester, where parents pay £6,540 a term, was given the award for best preparation (right). When Stowe graced our TV screens as one of the most picturesque period settings in the hit Netflix drama Bridgerton, it piqued the public's curiosity. Meanwhile, Eastbourne College, on the south coast of England, was named as the best 'Eco Warrior' in honor of its environmentally sustainable initiatives (bottom inset). The list of nominees for Tatler Schools Awards 2023, which was packed with world-class educational organizations for children aged four to 18, revealed last month, and many of them came with eye-watering fees.

PHILIP NORMAN rants against the use of terms by people who are "self-righteous and duplicitous."

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 27, 2022
PHILIP NORMAN: For decades, employees in dispute with their managers went on strike or 'worked to rule,' a term that is often described as a "gooslow." In the 1970s, however, they became increasingly identified as 'taking industrial action,' a term that was both self-righteous and duplicit, since reaction today corresponded to inaction.

Are these the best private schools in the UK?Tatler unveils its nominees

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 26, 2022
The society bible has announced the nominees for Tatler Schools 2023, which is packed with world-class educational institutions for children aged four to 18, and, strangely, most come with eye-watering fees. A few places on the list include a "forest academy," eye-opening trips to Normandy, and Michelin-trained chefs' meals, as well as one that offers rifle lessons. Meanwhile, several universities boast a distinguished alumni, ranging from Tony Blair to former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion and Coldplay front man Chris Martin. FEMAIL reveals the schools that have been nominated by Tatler as the best in the class. XX is a X on X, from top left to right. The XX is from left to right in this image.