Penelope Beaumont

Elizabeth David is the most important cookery writer of the 20th century. David's public image was of an elegant, respectable and somewhat austere...

A young single mother has to convince the authorities that she is a fit parent.

A young single mother has to convince the authorities that she is a fit parent.

Alan and Tricia Hamilton are blissfully happy. Until one day their perfect life is torn apart when Alan steps in front of a passing car, and he is...

As incomparable in swordplay and wordplay as he is, the gallant soldier, philosopher, and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is as timid as a schoolboy before...

Audrey thinks she has found an exciting alternative to a traditional funeral, but Bernard fears being left behind.