The Last Englishman

Discover the intriguing life of Arthur Ransome in "Last Englishman" by Roland Chambers, published in 2010. This captivating biography spans 416 pages and delves into the complex world of Ransome, a prominent journalist and author who was a significant figure in British literature from the 1930s to the early 1960s.

During a tumultuous period marked by the Red Army's engagement with an Allied invasion of Russia, Ransome found himself embroiled in a passionate affair with Evgenia Shelepina, the private secretary to Leon Trotsky, the Soviet Commissar for War. Chambers expertly weaves together historical events and personal narratives, offering readers a unique perspective on Ransome's life and the revolutionary era he lived in.

This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and fans of Ransome's work alike, providing an engaging exploration of love, politics, and the intricacies of a fascinating historical figure.