HarperPress memoir brought forward after bin Laden death

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Thu, 12/05/2011 - 09:04 HarperPress is bringing forward publication of Sherard Cowper-Coles' memoir about his time as British Afghan envoy because of the revived interest in the region following the death of Osama bin Laden. The book, Cables from Kabul, will be published on 23rd May instead of its original publication date of 9th June. Initial media coverage include an extract running in the Sunday Times on 22nd May and interviews with BBC Radio 4 "Start the Week" and Channel 4 news. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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