Cryptic crossword No 23

Well done, Bairbre - another sound crossword under your belt. My favourites were 9a, 12a, 4d and 20d.

Thanks Bairbre - I enjoyed this. I think it was an improvement on your last one. It took me a few sessions to complete - it was no picnic - but that’s no bad thing. My favourite is 8D...

Thanks Bairbre. Enjoyed this. Good level of difficulty overall and sound clues

Didn't feel that 13D quite worked, but this was a most enjoyable crossword - I especially liked 27A and 9A, 10A, 11A, 3D, 15D and 16D weren't far behind. 3D has a clever red herring, the first two words totalling 10 letters. The second puzzle today which I preferred to Everyman!