Page 16 - OM Newsletter 2024-2025

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Literature
This year has seen a number of
Old Malvernians and Ellerslie Old Girls make their mark in the literary world with a diverse range of publications.
Giorgio Fouarge: Giorgio chronicled his record-breaking journey around the world on a wooden bicycle in 33,000 km in a Piece of Wood, sharing stories of high-altitude repairs, imprisonment in Pakistan, and daring sea crossings.
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Alistair Wood: We were thrilled to see the release of My Family and Other Spies, a gripping memoir that has already been named Book of the Month by Hatchards and selected as The Sunday Times Book of the Week. Alistair recounts his extraordinary childhood within an MI6 training camp, shaped by a mother who operated behind enemy lines in post-war Berlin and a father whose intelligence career remains shrouded in secrecy.
(1.71–75)
3. RichardPhillips:Richard published his debut novel
Three Down, a compelling tale of trauma, revenge and redemption set across Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham and Worcestershire during the 1960s and ’80s.
(3.68–73)
4. Ricky Ellcock: Ricky has shared his remarkable life story in Balls to Fly, tracing his journey from Barbados to becoming the first black captain at Virgin Atlantic, with chapters on his time at Malvern and his career as a professional cricketer.
(SH.80–82)
5. Andy Murtagh: Former Malvern College Housemaster and English teacher Andy Murtagh released In Loco Parentis, a warm and witty reflection on his 30 years at the College, offering a heartfelt glimpse into life as a mentor, educator and cricketer.
(Staff.80–08)
6. Cally Taylor: Cally continues
her success as an international bestselling author, with two more titles published since our last newsletter (more on page 27).
(EOG.84–91) Get in touch
If you have recently published a book, we would love to hear from you - please get in touch at malsoc@malverncollege.org.uk so we can share your news with the Malvernian community.
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