Tag Archives: Simon Fenwick

Washington’s Birthday Roundup

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Jeffrey Manley

–Last week’s Sunday Telegraph reviews a new book by Simon Fenwick entitled The Crichel Boys. This is about a post-WWII literary salon established in a house that was formerly the rectory of Long Crichel, Dorset. This was purchased by Eddy … Continue reading →

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The Waughs and the Leigh Fermors

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Jeffrey Manley

Two recent books about Patrick Leigh Fermor (Paddy) and his wife Joan include material about their interactions with Evelyn Waugh, his wife Laura, and their mutual friends: The first is Joan: The Remarkable Life of Joan Leigh Fermor by Simon Fenwick. Evelyn … Continue reading →

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