The Broken Compass

The Broken Compass

What I read on my holidays. Sort of

A selection of books that travel and summer made possible

Mathew Lyons
Aug 15, 2025
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It’s getting a bit late in the season for this, I suppose. But on the other hand, it is still gloriously hot here in London. And, more to the point, I forgot to post it before. Last month Engelsberg …

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