Provisional list
11 January
Ancient Rome
Presentation by Sam Laird
Sam Laird will begin with some background on Roman history, but the main focus will be on the 1st Century BC and material written by and about Romans.
1 February
AGM
and review of the past year
On the 1st of February – a month named by Julius Caesar for a festival of atonement, sacrifice and purification – the Book Circle will hold its Annual General Meeting, followed by a review of the past year (courtesy of Webmaster Rod Davis and Chair Huw Griffith) and members’ contributions of The Best Reads of 2021.
INPUT WELCOME! Come prepared with your nominations.
1 March
The Fools’ Crowns - a series
Javea author Hugh Robertson will explain how he came to embark upon researching and writing a series of books centred on the enduring story of Edward and Mrs Simpson.
Hugh describes his books as fiction firmly rooted in fact. In them he ranges over contemporary issues involving not only the central couple but, politics, international relations, espionage and much more.
Hugh will talk about his view of the relevance of issues in the 1930’s which resonate not only in the Royal Family of today but also current international challenges.
Brief Bio
For many years Hugh was a commercial lawyer in the City of London.
His family have a connection with Denia and Javea going back to 1969.