Two big power abstentions on the United Nations Security Council vote indicates a return to Cold War alignments. India’s underpins deep flaws in perceptions that it is a fellow democratic nation with shared values. India gets most of its arms from Russia and is proud of its status of non-alignment, thus raising more questions about […]
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Goldster:- Brand New Show — Purpose, Passion and Grit — Rosie Stancer
Over the past year it has been a real privilege to grow the Goldster Book Club into a fascinating discussion forum with a wide range of authors with stories from domestic shenanigans to geographical intrigue. Those who have been on shows hosted by myself and my co-presenter Lucinda Hawksley include, Ian Rankin, Deborah Moggach, Tim […]
Read MoreChina, Money, Consiracy, Dancing — Sir Vince Cable Goldster Inside Story Dec 3rd 2022
]They call Sir Vince Cable is the politician people trust. Is that the case? He is former leader of the Liberal Democrats and former Secretary for Business, nimble with footwork as a star of Strictly Come Dancing and a highly-acclaimed author with a range of titles that run from insights into the global economy and […]
Read MoreIslamic Empires — Fifteen Cities that Define a Civilisation
Noon Friday November 5th join the acclaimed travel writer, historian and adventurer. Justin Marozzi, in conversation Islamic Empires and Arab Conquests with me on Goldster Inside Story. From a succession of glittering, cosmopolitan capitals, Islam once lorded it over the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and swathes of the Indian subcontinent, while Europe cowered […]
Read MoreAs I Walked Out One Midsummer’s Morning — Goldster on Friday
Having a few pesetas left, I found a table, and soon there was a girl beside me, whispering wooingly in broken English, full of instant charm and lies. Have you ever walked out of your house for an adventure that will take you who knows where? If you’ve ever busked in a foreign land to […]
Read MoreMan on Fire North America Launch
Celebrating the North America launch today of Man on Fire with a great review in the Financial Times Best Thrillers:- Hawksley deftly moves between high-powered diplomacy, lively scene-setting and fast-paced action on the ground to make a brisk and very contemporary read. https://www.humphreyhawksley.com/book/man-on-fire/
Read MoreBuy Local — The Great Writer’s Block in Anchorage, Alaska
I’m in Alaska researching my fourth Rake Ozenna thriller to be called ICE ISLANDS. The third, MAN ON FIRE, is out July 6th and I dropped by a lovely, small book shop, cafe called Writer’s Block owned by Vered Mares and with bookseller, barista and incredible local D.J. Dave Curtis. Writer’s Block has pulled through […]
Read MoreFix the Threat Before it Strikes
EDITOR’S PICK Lethal tech and oncoming catastrophe: Humphrey Hawksley on MAN ON FIRE “Brass-knuckled international intrigue for readers who still pine for the world of James Bond” Kirkus Reviews A tense firefight on the Russian-American border heralds the start of a terrifying high-stakes mission for special forces agent Major Rake Ozenna in this gripping espionage […]
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