27 MARCH 1982, page 22

Gold-medalist

Francis King A s in running, so in writing, the ability to pace oneself is of prime importance. We all know of the writers who, at the outset of their careers, outstripped the......

Victoriana

A. N. Wilson Victoria the Good Christopher Tower (Weidenfeld & Nicolson £9.95) H appy and Glorious was the title given to Laurence Housman's 47 plays. Col- lected in one volume......