The Best Catholics in the World is an account of Ireland’s Catholic past and above all the legacy of the scandals and how we should deal with them.

The Sleeve Should Be Illegal is a collection of 61 pen-portraits of works in the Frick Collection.

Sands was invited to luxury house parties in Tuscany where her Russian media mogul’s host’s dog eats Boris Johnson’s computer cord. It is time for a Reset.

A lover of aristocracy with a penchant for Hitler, Channon lived it large among Europe’s grandees and backed Chamberlain to the hilt

Ali Carter’s third outing for her amateur sleuth Susie Mahl holds Wodehousian charm

For a century, modern Irish Catholic writers have pushed against their faith 
– and yet drawn on it, too

Art dealer Philip Mould is captivated by a three-volume (and 20kg) photo book detailing the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel

A heavy-going return by the Patrick Melrose author.

Sixteen signs that you're in Narnia, that have nothing to do with heroism

Boom and bust: A thoughtful examination of Britain’s uncomfortable role in the development of India

William Cash admires John Cornwell's latest book, Church, Interrupted: Havoc & Hope: The Tender Revolt of Pope Francis

 A debut that has the air of a modern The Three Musketeers