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Chris Power

Paperback of the week: Monet by Jackie Wullschläger

This biography paints a compelling portrait of the artist from poverty to riches in life – and neglect to reverence in death

Fri 6 Mar 2026

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Paperback of the week: The Virago Book of Friendship

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Paperback of the week – Israel: A Personal History by Göran Rosenberg

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Paperback of the week: The Tiger’s Share by Keshava Guha

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