Books on my bedside table

1. The Pursuit of Love

I'm a big Nancy Mitford fan. 

2. Don’t Tell Alfred

Also Nancy Mitford.

3. Love in a Cold Climate

Nancy again.

4. The Blessing

Yes, Nancy Mitford. I once met her sister, Debo, or Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire as she was latterly known. I mentioned that I was a big fan of Nancy's writing and she said, "Yes, we miss her".

5. Living Dangerously

Signed by the author, Katie Fforde.

6. Shelley: The Pursuit

I only bought this book, by Richard Holmes, because it was referenced in the credits of "The Saint" starring Val Kilmer. 

7. Mrs Harris books

By Paul Gallico and read many times. 

8. Shackleton

One of my heroes. This book by Ranulph Fiennes. 

9. Wild Words

Great book about writing. 

10. Know your Cows

A Christmas present from Chris. Very handy. 44 different breeds and how to recognise them.