The original characters - the great-aunt and her twin sister, the grandmother - were described as "funny, touching, kind, jealous, and in love" yet as the reader, I only saw them as arrogant, selfish, and dishonest. Caroline decides it’s time to seek the truth – something no one in the family has bothered to do in all the years since WWII - thus requiring Caroline to go to London to pore over letters and diaries long forgotten in the attic of London House. The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall ) on the role of the pub function room and ‘the band in the corner’ as part of the pub’s vital role in fostering independent music.

This lavishly illustrated compendium suggest that the age of elegance endures" - Mail on SundayThe great houses of London represent one of the marvels of English architecture and yet they are almost entirely unknown. From Japanese sliding doors to Greek statues, from golden fireplaces to green concrete baths, there is a lot of inspiration for home owners in this book.House London showcases 50 of the most stylish homes in the capital today - each with a uniquely London feel.

What I’m trying to say is that the creators of this book have provided a style guide for everyone interested in different trends, looking to create a home with a little more imagination and flair.Exquisite one bedroom apartment located in the popular Book House development, offering views over the City Road Basin. With beautiful photography throughout, each home draws on something uniquely 'London' and supporting text profiles home owners, architects and designers and highlights the architectural bones that make up the home.