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Maggie Fergusson
Book Review
Imperfections in wood lead to perfection in carvings
In Ingrained, Callum Robinson’s aim is not simply to convey his love of working in his chosen way, but to evoke his craft warts and all
By Maggie Fergusson
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At its heart, Sophie Elmhirst’s debut is a beauty-and-the-beast love story
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