#Trafalgarday - courtesy of the Everyman Literary and Historical Atlas of Europe (1923)

Delighted to announce that I'll be at #BloodyBarnes in Feb 2027 alongside an INCREDIBLE line-up including Mick Herron, @valmcdermid, @JaniceHallett, @GylesB1 Brandreth, @MarkEllis15 & @VaseemKhanUK! I know, something to crow about! bloodybarnes.com

Had a fantastic evening hosting the literary legend Sir Alexander @McCallSmith for dinner at the @spectator last night with a table of wonderful guests - here’s a snapshot … Thanks to @SpectatorEvents and everyone for coming and making it such a blast!

Congratulations to @PaulWaters99 on publication of his new Irish-Indian cosy crime mystery — Death at the Elephant House! I was delighted to join the party at @GoldsboroBooks last night and get my hands on a copy

An exceptional column on the need for the restoration of excellence in our society — from @CitySamuel - do take note

Great to see Drabble and Harris on the shelves of @WaterstonesPicc - as you can see, I had to fight an eager buyer off here to secure the picture….

Morning all - the view from here this morning. #venice

Guess where I’m going today … can’t wait! And I’m more than happy to pay the tourist tax, too

Thank you to @MattLewisAuthor and @NathenAmin for joining me on #TheRicardianPodcast to discuss the standing, reputation and alleged crimes of Richard III today, @R3_Society_USA @rsociety_iii @RichardIIICA podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…

This is very good on the Middle East with @simonmontefiore and @michaelgove — youtu.be/5nNiou2O88c