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In this episode of the Authors of History Podcast, I’m joined by acclaimed writer, critic and journalist Antonia Senior.
Her first work of non-fiction, Stalin’s Apostles: The Cambridge Five and the Making of the Soviet Empire, has been praised by Kirkus as “outstanding” and “a darkly fascinating account of an infamous spy ring”.
For the past 14 years, Antonia has been The Times’ historical fiction reviewer, bringing authority, insight and a sharp critical eye to the genre.
Her writing and journalism have also appeared in The Guardian and The Spectator.
From 2023 to March 2026, she created and hosted The Spymasters Podcast. Today, she co-hosts The History Book Buffs with Roger Moorhouse, reviewing the latest history titles and interviewing leading authors on subjects ranging from espionage to the wider forces that shape our past.
She is also the author of three historical novels: two set during the English Civil War and one in 17th-century Scotland.
Antonia lives in London with a dog and two cats—none of whom, thanks to her children, is called Dzerzhinsky.
Antonia recommends that we read books by author Roger Moorhouse, a previous podcast guest.
Antonia recommends we check out the independant book shop 'The Village Bookshop' in Dulwich https://www.village-books.co.uk/
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