Having signed with publishing house Hachette, I have written my first book! It’s a fun and fascinating read that’s perfect as a gift for the intellectually, linguistically and culturally curious. You should definitely buy a copy (or two), which coincidentally you can do below…
An enlightening etymological journey across continents
Have you ever thought about the name of your home country or one you’re visiting – what it means and how it came to be? From the Land of the Rabbits to the Land of the Thunder Dragon, and many places in between, Found in Translation: The Unexpected Origins of Place Names is an extraordinary and fascinating journey into the history of the naming of the world.
Filled with incredible stories of invasion and rebellion, culture and religion, and mankind through the ages, this revelatory work explores the evolution and influence of language and how it has created and crafted not just the names but the identities of the places we live in and travel to – and their often bizarre meanings.
On sale in all good bookshops in the UK, US and online now.