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SIMON PARSONS applauds an outstanding one woman show that weaves real poems and narratives into the story of one girl’s flight
“A TRADITIONAL mystery gone crackers” is perhaps the best way to describe In the Crypt with a Candlestick by Daisy Waugh (Piatkus, £16.99).
COLOURFUL DEBUT: James von Leyden
Following the death of her ancient husband, Lady Tode is longing to escape into retirement. She can no longer tolerate the burdens of running a country house as both family home and tourist attraction.
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