The resident magazine November 2008

TALK TALK
Catherine Blythe is so passionate about the art of conversation, she's written a book about it, she tells Rose Bateman

VA VA VROOM!
Amanda Constance gets behind the wheel of the new Jaguar XK60 adn discovers it is one sexy beast

SUPER-LUXE
Defy the credit crunch and buy something that's built to last with Lydia Williams' guide to the very best bespoke gifts.

SKI EASY
A weekend hop to Chamonix? It's not only possible but hassle-free, discovers Kate Crockett

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Cover illustration by Rebecca Williams

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