Britain has produced an incredible number of well-regarded writers - and this list is only some of the best. With famous works such as the Harry Potter series, the Lord of the Rings trilogy ...

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Halfway through my video call with Saba Sams, a beaming interloper pops up on my screen; her three-month-old baby has woken up from his nap and taken an interest in proceedings. This is a charmingly ...