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Hi, Rusty!
I have just Googled and come up with this....
Sir Moses Haim Montefiore,1st Baronet, FRS (1784-1885 ) was a British financier and banker, activist, philanthropist and Sheriff of London.
And yes, you have remembered correctly from somewhere that Montefiore is a Jewish banking family!
I wonder if Hugh Sebag Montefiore is a descendent of this family?
Good hunting with sorting out the choice of books about the Somme.
I appreciated Lyn Macdonald's book on such. I liked the slant she gave to her (history) books with the enclosures of letters between soldiers and their loved ones, plus diary entries.
(Sorry it's so cold!)

Hello, Elle!
All very interesting!
Wonder how I have a Jewish banking family rattling around in my head!
I "think" Hugh's book on the Somme may be not unlike Lyn MacDonald's book, in that he uses letters etc from the soldiers of that time to tell his story. Hope so.
Maybe Sister Mary Stollard and Eccles cakes will get a mention!
But no rush to buy.
I have one here on the Carl Bridgewater murder that I have not started yet.
Now, back to the golf!

My pick - Furyk - has done OK, but the rules officials seem to be mucking Johnson (and the rest) about; have they got it in for him?

Simon Sebag Montefiore is married to Santa (truly), who also writes. I have enjoyed at least two of her novels.
Currently reading "A Case of exploding Mangoes" which some people seem to find brilliant. I can't get on with it at all and don't even find it funny, which it is supposed to be.

Chris, he is being treated very shabbily.
Saw Tweets from Ernie Els, Spieth, Paul McGinley, McIlroy, condemning the USGA for their treatment of DJ.
Furyk played very well considering the long lay off he had.

Hi Elle
I too and many other people find Mr Murray unpleasant his behaviour is boorish and does not make him likeable,I think he is a good player but usually wins over people much lower in rank.Everyone is allowed their personal views on people and I dont care for Lewis Hamilton either.
Rusty I wonder how Helen Sharman feels with all the hype over Tim Peake,she was after all the first British woman in space.

Another dreadful "sounds like" for the collection - today's Guardian

Stones handled by him? Caught one in fight. (7)

Good morning, Doglet.
I saw Helen Sharman on TV yesterday.
I thought she looked very youthful,
The years have been kind to her.
The coverage of Tim Peake's descent was poor.
Not a mention of his two colleagues who came down with him.
Airbrushed from history by BBC and Sky News.

Good morning, Elle!
Fine fluffy white clouds in an azure sky, here, so far!
Longest day of the year, I believe.
Eurosport has wall to wall tennis today.
Should I complain?
And BT Sport seem to be devoted to hockey, lately.

Chris, I can't see the answer.
Think I would need a crosser...or two!

D?E?L?R

It's truly dreadful!