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Elder Statesman

LORD BUTLER This book does justice to the memory of Balfour and as such should be warmly wel- comed. Balfour's great quality was that he `stuck on' and achieved some of his......

Ignoto Bites The Dust Books

ROY STRONG The candles in the chandeliers at Baihl threw a honeyed glow over the acres of whipped cream rococo and the staring ugliness of German eighteenth century prelates......

Mumchance

RODNEY ACKLAND No Leading Lady R. C. Sherriff (Gollancz 42s) R. C. Sherriff seems to have an image of R. C. Sherriff, a cherished image, which no one but himself is likely to......