Richard Coles considers the history of the crossword with, amongst others,
Sandy Balfour , whose book Pretty Girl in Crimson Rose (8) explores the puzzle's origins and asks why they occupy such a central place in the lives of so many.
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Richard Coles considers the history of the crossword with, amongst others,
Sandy Balfour , whose book Pretty Girl in Crimson Rose (8) explores the puzzle's origins and asks why they occupy such a central place in the lives of so many.