About the Author

Robert Tewdwr Moss was until his untimely death in August 1996, a journalist of astonishing versatility. He made his mark as Diary Editor of the books section of The Sunday Times. He contributed to magazines as varied as The Tatler, Woman's Journal, Harpers and Queen and Africa Events. IIe completed this book on the day that he died.

Reviews

"'It would be hard to find a more archly entertaining, slyly informative, or poignant travel book than this' Philip Hoare, The Independent 'A small masterpiece and a delicate work of English whimsy' - Tim Kelsey, The Sunday Times"